Psychologist
StrategiCareStaffing, Inc StrategiCareStaffing, Inc Corcoran, CA Corcoran, CA Full-time Contract Full-time Contract $155 an hour $155 an hour 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago Job
Summary:
This job opening will be at a Correctional Setting facility.
Under the direction of the Senior Psychologist, Supervisor and/or the chief of Mental Health, the Psychologist provides psychological services to mentally ill inmates/wards.
Psychologists maintain order and supervise the conduct of patient-inmates/youths, protect and maintain the safety of persons and property, and do other related work.
The Psychologist must be able to work in conditions that require all of the following
Essential Functions:
a.
Must be able to periodically serve as clinician-of-the-day by being available for on-call during scheduled work days for patient emergencies; b.
Expected to work effectively and cooperatively with staff from all classifications in order to enhance the quality of professional working relationships; c.
Conducts initial mental health evaluations including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse case history to assess inmate's current needs and make treatment recommendations in the initial evaluation; d.
Conducts clinically sound suicide risk evaluations including clinical review, applying suicide risk assessment protocols, pertinent data/chart reviews, proper documentation and consultations as needed; e.
Meets with mentally ill inmates/wards for crisis intervention, group psychotherapy, face-to-face interviews, etc.
May be required to provide clinical, face-to-face interviews at cell fronts in inmate housing units.
In some institutions, multi-tiered housing units may require the ability to climb stairs and walk long distances f.
Identify the relevant signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders in order to comprehensively assess, diagnose, and manage the presenting symptomatology; g.
Effectively applies psychological assessments in the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of the continuum of psychological tests; h.
Writes clinical reports regarding diagnoses, prognoses and develops treatment plans that reflect the standard of practice; i.
Consults on complex cases with supervisor, treatment team members, and with CDCR institutional healthcare personnel, and other divisions within the department; j.
Documents all care provided to the inmate, including face-to-face contacts and Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IOTTs) meetings; k.
Monitors inmate progress using Subjective Assessment Plan Evaluation (SOAPE) FORMATTED PROGRESS NOTES; m.
Performs mental status exam (MSE) in face-to-face interviews; n.
Examines prior mental health records, institutional chromos, probation reports, court records and other available documents to assist in the formulation of patient's diagnosis and aid in the development of the inmate's treatment plans; Job Types:
Full-time, Contract Pay:
$155.
00 per hour Expected hours:
40 per week
Benefits:
Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Schedule:
10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Work setting:
Corrections In-person
Experience:
Psychologist:
1 year (Required) License/Certification:
Licensed Psychologist Credentials (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
This job opening will be at a Correctional Setting facility.
Under the direction of the Senior Psychologist, Supervisor and/or the chief of Mental Health, the Psychologist provides psychological services to mentally ill inmates/wards.
Psychologists maintain order and supervise the conduct of patient-inmates/youths, protect and maintain the safety of persons and property, and do other related work.
The Psychologist must be able to work in conditions that require all of the following
Essential Functions:
a.
Must be able to periodically serve as clinician-of-the-day by being available for on-call during scheduled work days for patient emergencies; b.
Expected to work effectively and cooperatively with staff from all classifications in order to enhance the quality of professional working relationships; c.
Conducts initial mental health evaluations including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse case history to assess inmate's current needs and make treatment recommendations in the initial evaluation; d.
Conducts clinically sound suicide risk evaluations including clinical review, applying suicide risk assessment protocols, pertinent data/chart reviews, proper documentation and consultations as needed; e.
Meets with mentally ill inmates/wards for crisis intervention, group psychotherapy, face-to-face interviews, etc.
May be required to provide clinical, face-to-face interviews at cell fronts in inmate housing units.
In some institutions, multi-tiered housing units may require the ability to climb stairs and walk long distances f.
Identify the relevant signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders in order to comprehensively assess, diagnose, and manage the presenting symptomatology; g.
Effectively applies psychological assessments in the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of the continuum of psychological tests; h.
Writes clinical reports regarding diagnoses, prognoses and develops treatment plans that reflect the standard of practice; i.
Consults on complex cases with supervisor, treatment team members, and with CDCR institutional healthcare personnel, and other divisions within the department; j.
Documents all care provided to the inmate, including face-to-face contacts and Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IOTTs) meetings; k.
Monitors inmate progress using Subjective Assessment Plan Evaluation (SOAPE) FORMATTED PROGRESS NOTES; m.
Performs mental status exam (MSE) in face-to-face interviews; n.
Examines prior mental health records, institutional chromos, probation reports, court records and other available documents to assist in the formulation of patient's diagnosis and aid in the development of the inmate's treatment plans; Job Types:
Full-time, Contract Pay:
$155.
00 per hour Expected hours:
40 per week
Benefits:
Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Schedule:
10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Work setting:
Corrections In-person
Experience:
Psychologist:
1 year (Required) License/Certification:
Licensed Psychologist Credentials (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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