We are in need of a psychologist to work at a state correctional facility in Ione, CA. There are full time and part time schedules available.

Requirements:

1. 1 year of experience as a Psychologist

2. BLS/CPR Card from the American Heart Association

3. CA Psychologist License

Responsibilities include:

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
Conducts initial mental health evaluations including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse case history to assess inmates current needs and make treatment recommendations in the initial evaluation
Conducts clinically sound suicide risk evaluations including clinical review, applying suicide risk assessment protocols, pertinent data/chart reviews, proper documentation and consultations as needed
Identify the relevant signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders in order to comprehensively assess, diagnose, and manage the presenting symptomatology
Writes clinical reports regarding diagnoses, prognoses and develops treatment plans that reflect the standard of practice
Consults on complex cases with supervisor, treatment team members, and with institutional healthcare personnel, and other divisions within the department
Documents all care provided to the inmate, including face-to-face contacts and Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IOTTs) meetings
Monitors inmate progress using Subjective Assessment Plan Evaluation (SOAPE) formatted progress notes
Effectively applies psychological assessments in the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of the continuum of psychological tests
Performs mental status exam (MSE) in face-to-face interviews
Examines prior mental health records, institutional chromos, probation reports, court records and other available documents to assist in the formulation of patients diagnosis and aid in the development of the treatment plans
Provides written reports and consults with the Board of Prison Hearing and other staff