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BestNest Management is currently seeking for a full-time Psychologist to work at a Correctional Facility in Stockton, CA

Full-time (40 hours a week)

4X10 Schedule

Psychologist Job Duties:

• Must be able to periodically serve as clinician-of-the-day by being available for on-call during scheduled work days for patient emergencies;
• Expected to work effectively and cooperatively with staff from all classifications in order to enhance the quality of professional working relationships;
• Conducts initial mental health evaluations including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse case history to assess an inmate’s 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;
• 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.

PSYCHOLOGIST Qualification Requirements:

• Psychologist assigned must have the minimum experience as follows:: Minimum of twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein, in a public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required experience.
• All Psychologists must have the required licenses, permits, and/or certifications noted herein.
• Patient-inmate/wards healthcare is of paramount importance. Accuracy in communications is critical to ensure timely, correct care is provided. Therefore, any licensed Psychologist providing services through this Agreement must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively with all medical staff. All Psychologists must be able to speak, understand oral and written communication, and write effectively, in the English language.

Required experience:

• Psychology: 1 year with active psychologist license

For more info please Call/Text Josh at 310-491-6719

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract

Salary: $139,628.00 to $228,800.00 /year