California Correctional Health Care Services · 1 day ago
Senior Psychologist, CF (Specialist) DSH Coordinator; Central California Women's Facility,Chowchilla
California Correctional Health Care Services is dedicated to enhancing public safety and promoting successful community reintegration through education and treatment. The Senior Psychologist, CF (Specialist) DSH Coordinator will oversee the transition of incarcerated patients to and from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and Department of State Hospital (DSH) facilities, ensuring effective collaboration with institutional staff and other stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Chief of Mental Health, Division of Health Care Services Mental Health Program, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), the DSH Coordinator is designated and supervised by the Chief of Mental Health/designee at each CDCR institution
The Department of State Hospital (DSH) Coordinator works collaboratively with his/her assigned institutional staff, other CDCR institutions, Headquarters staff and DSH facilities to ensure that I/Ps are transitioned to and from CDCR and DSH facilities
The DSH Coordinator is an institutional expert in the referral of incarcerated patients to a higher level of care and other related responsibilities
Travel is not required with this position
Qualification
Required
Must possess a valid California license as a Psychologist
Must have a minimum of two years of experience in a clinical setting
Must have experience working with diverse populations
Must have knowledge of psychological assessment and treatment
Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards
Must be able to provide supervision and training to staff
Must be able to develop and implement treatment plans
Must be able to assess and manage crisis situations
Benefits
Recruitment and Retention Bonus may be available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services.
$10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend should they meet the eligibility criteria, including but not limited to remaining employed with CCHCS for six months.
$20,000 monthly recruitment and retention differential during their first year with CCHCS, should they meet the eligibility criteria.
$5,000 referral bonus should you be selected for hire, and remain employed with CCHCS for 90 days.
Company
California Correctional Health Care Services
California Correctional Health Care Services provides medical, dental, and mental health care services.