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Next Move Healthcare

Psychologist - Corrections - Susanville

Next Move Healthcare, Susanville, California, us, 96127

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Position:

Psychologist Location:

Correctional Facility in Susanville, California Pay Range:

$144.64 to $146.64 per hour Contract Type:

Full-time, 6 to 9 months with potential extension Minimum Qualifications At least twelve consecutive months of direct patient care experience within the past three years in a public or private institution Active clinical competencies Valid government-issued photo ID (Drivers License or Passport) Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Active California Psychologist license (physical copy required) Compensation and Benefits Comprehensive health insurance Bonus for contract extension Forty hours of paid sick time Weekly direct deposit payroll All pre-employment screenings (physical exam, drug test, mask fit test, background check) are fully paid Strong potential for temp-to-perm conversion with access to full state benefits Key Responsibilities Provide psychological care to inmates under the direction of the Senior Psychologist, Supervisor, or Chief of Mental Health Supervise inmate-patient conduct while ensuring safety and maintaining facility order Serve as clinician-of-the-day during scheduled shifts to address emergency cases Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to support patient care Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments including psychological, criminal, and substance use history Deliver crisis interventions, one-on-one counseling, and group psychotherapy sessions Perform in-cell evaluations as needed, which may require walking long distances or climbing stairs Identify psychiatric symptoms and establish accurate diagnoses and treatment plans Administer, score, and interpret a variety of psychological assessments Create detailed clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment updates Attend and contribute to Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) meetings Track patient progress using SOAPE-formatted notes Conduct mental status exams (MSE) and review medical, legal, and psychological records Build and maintain ties with community agencies, programs, and support services as assigned Provide mental health education and develop resources for patients, including sex offenders and those with chronic mental illness Support inmates in applying for benefits such as SSI and accessing external programs Analyze audit data related to mental health compliance and support administrative reporting Release patient information to approved individuals with signed consent Establish therapeutic relationships with inmates and their families to promote recovery Represent the department at internal and external meetings related to mental health Contribute to the development and implementation of new treatment and rehabilitation programs

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