Body Fit Plus is hiring for a correctional facility in Represa, California.
Job Details: Psychologist
Location: Correctional Facility in Represa, California
Pay Rate: $135 to $149 Per Hour + Quarterly Bonus
Schedule: 6 to 9 months Full Time Contract Eligible for extension
Requirements:
- Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years rendering direct patient care in public or private institution. Clinical competencies must be current.
- Valid Photo ID Driver’s License or Passport (Required)
- Possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association.
- Valid California Psychologist license Hard Copy (Required)
Benefits:
- Health Insurance / Quarterly Bonus
- 40hrs paid sick time
- Payroll - Weekly direct deposit
- Paid Pre-Employment Testing
This is a great opportunity for a temp to perm state position with exceptional state benefits should one open up.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Maintain order and supervise the conduct of patient-inmates/youths, protect and maintain the safety of persons and property, and perform other related work.
- Serve as clinician-of-the-day by being available for on-call during scheduled workdays for patient emergencies.
- Work effectively and cooperatively with staff from all classifications to enhance the quality of professional working relationships.
- Conduct initial mental health evaluations including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse case history to assess inmate’s current needs and make treatment recommendations.
- Meet with mentally ill inmates/wards for crisis intervention, group psychotherapy, face-to-face interviews, etc.
- Provide clinical, face-to-face interviews at cell fronts in inmate housing units, which may require the ability to climb stairs and walk long distances.
- Identify signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders to assess, diagnose, and manage presenting symptomatology.
- Effectively apply psychological assessments in the selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological tests.
- Write clinical reports regarding diagnoses, prognoses, and develop treatment plans that reflect the standard of practice.
- Consult on complex cases with supervisor, treatment team members, and institutional healthcare personnel.
- Document all care provided to the inmate, including face-to-face contacts and Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IOTTs) meetings.
- Monitor inmate progress using Subjective Assessment Plan Evaluation (SOAPE) formatted progress notes.
- Examine prior mental health records, probation reports, court records, and other documents to assist in formulating the patient’s diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Establish collaborative ties with community programs and agencies to develop supportive community relationships.
- Conduct mental health education and develop additional resources for mentally ill and sex offender inmates/wards.
- Assist patient-inmates/youths in applying for entitlement benefits (SSI), community programs, and services.
- Compile and analyze data from audits pertaining to mental health program requirements.
- Provide information to support staff for data entry.
- Provide relatives/caregivers with information concerning patients after receiving the inmate’s signed release of information.
- Develop therapeutic relationships with patient-inmates/youths, families, and caretakers to enhance effective treatment delivery.
- Represent the department at formal and informal settings regarding mental health matters.
- Give input and help implement new programs for the treatment, training, or rehabilitation of patient-inmates/youths.
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