Psychologist
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Psychologist Job Description Qualifications: 1.Experience: Minimum of 12 months of relevant experience within the last three years in a similar setting. Internships do not count toward this requirement. 2.Licensure: All psychologists must hold the necessary licenses, permits, or certifications. 3.Communication Skills: Proficiency in English for accurate and effective communication is required. Responsibilities: Psychologists will provide mental health services under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist or Chief of Mental Health. Key duties include: Mental Health Evaluations: Conducting initial assessments, including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse histories. Suicide Risk Assessment: Using protocols to assess and document suicide risk, performing clinical reviews, and consulting as necessary. Therapeutic Interventions: Providing crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy, and face-to-face interviews with inmates, including at cell fronts if necessary. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: Identifying psychiatric symptoms, applying psychological assessments, creating treatment plans, and documenting care. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working with treatment teams, consulting on complex cases, and collaborating with other Correctional Facility healthcare personnel. Documentation and Reporting: Using structured formats (e.g., SOAPE notes) to record inmate progress, generating reports, and consulting with relevant staff and outside community programs. Support and Rehabilitation: Assisting inmates in applying for benefits, developing community ties, and supporting rehabilitative and educational programming. Supervision and Order Maintenance: Monitoring inmate behavior to maintain order, prevent escape, and ensure the safety of others. Ethical and Legal Compliance: Psychologists must adhere to California laws and Facility policies regarding confidentiality, mandated reporting (e.g., child and elder abuse, self-harm risks), and the release of patient records. This role involves significant interaction with a vulnerable population, requiring strong clinical skills, empathy, and adherence to ethical and regulatory standards. Augustine Sr Recruiter RL Klein & Associates Inc., CA