SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (SPECIALIST) - HIGH DESERT STATE PRISON

Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Specialist) Position located at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) in Susanville, CA, Lassen County. Position number: JC-510415. Phone to apply: View phone number on click.appcast.io-XXX. Please include a valid email address on your application; all communication will be via email. Mission and Vision HDSP’s mission is to provide constitutional medical, dental, and mental health care, in a timely, safe, and efficient manner, while addressing preventative health services, chronic disease management, and public health issues, to reduce unnecessary morbidity and mortality, and protect public health. The clinic’s vision: to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Mission: to facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable. Compensation and Leave Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. Full‑time employees in Bargaining Unit R19 (and related excluded, exempt, and statutory exempt employees) will have their base salary reduced by 3% and will receive 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Part‑time employees and permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same conditions on a prorated basis. Recruitment and Retention Bonus may be available for clinicians newly hired with CCHCS, including a potential $10,000 one‑time stipend and up to $20,000 monthly differential during the first year. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) employees may be eligible for a $5,000 referral bonus if selected and remain employed for 90 days. Responsibilities Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (CF) (Specialist) performs as the clinical systems expert and provides psychological consultation relating to the institution’s health care performance management programs and processes. The Senior Psychologist, CF (Specialist) serves as an advisor to institution executives and acts as a liaison with the Statewide Quality Officer, the Quality Management Section staff, statewide executives in various disciplines, other institution Chief Quality Officers (CQO), and other stakeholder groups as appropriate. Minimum Qualifications License: Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology and possession of an earned Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an institution that meets the criteria of Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California’s Business and Professions Code. Experience: One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Psychologist Clinical, Correctional Facility, or Staff Psychologist (any specialty); or two years of post‑doctoral, post‑internship experience in the practice of psychology involving assessment and treatment and either training, research, consultation, or program planning in mental health services. Unlicensed individuals may be admitted into the examination and may be appointed, but must secure a valid license within three years (or up to five years for part‑time equivalents). Applicants recruited from outside California may be appointed for a maximum of two years; licensure must be obtained within that period. Exam Requirement To obtain eligibility for the Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Specialist), before applying you must take and pass the examination: You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. #J-18808-Ljbffr