Job Posting: PSYCHOLOGIST, CF - Ironwood State Prison (ISP) California Correctional Health Care Services Job Code: JC-513340 Working Title: PSYCHOLOGIST, CF - Ironwood State Prison (ISP) Classification: PSYCHOLOGIST - CLINICAL, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Salary: $11,496.00 - $13,937.00 per Month Position Number: 444-220-9283-XXX Number of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Riverside County (Ironwood State Prison, Blythe, CA) Telework: In Office Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Facility: Ironwood State Prison New to State Candidates: New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: Until Filled Salary Note: Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 19, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period. Recruitment and Retention Bonus: Recruitment and Retention Bonus available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services. One-time Stipend: Individuals may be eligible to receive a $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend should they meet the eligibility criteria, including but not limited to remaining employed with CCHCS for six months. Monthly Differential: Additionally, individuals may be eligible to receive a monthly recruitment and retention differential during their first year with CCHCS (totaling $20,000), should they meet the eligibility criteria. Referral Bonus: IMPORTANT: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) employees may be eligible for a $5,000 referral bonus should you be selected for hire and remain employed with CCHCS for 90 days. For a CDCR/CCHCS employee to be considered, a questionnaire must be completed to the best of your knowledge, including the referring employees name, classification, PERNR, and work location. The questionnaire will be provided to the selected candidate during the pre-employment process. Applications will be reviewed on the following dates: 04/10/26, 04/24/26, 05/08/26, 05/22/26, 06/05/26, 06/19/26, 07/03/26, 07/17/26, 07/31/26, 08/14/26, 08/28/26, 09/11/26 Job Description and Duties: Under the general direction of the Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Supervisor), the Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility, is responsible for: Preadmission screenings Psychologist evaluation of inmates admitted to the program Crisis intervention Individual therapy Treatment and discharge planning Participating in interdisciplinary team evaluations Consulting with the psychiatrist, nursing and other staff The psychologist may be assigned other clinical duties throughout the institution, including: Participation in staff meetings Institutional committees Consults with custody staff Supervision and training to students, interns, unlicensed psychologists and other staff The psychologist may also participate in program evaluation and research, and may provide consultation on research design and analysis of data. Minimum Requirements: You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Special Requirements: Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, drivers license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and drivers license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. All applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) of the classification, per SPB Rule 250, with the exception of Training & Development (T&D) Assignments. If using academic education above the twelfth grade to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your degree and/or Informal (Unofficial) School Transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter. When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred. CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidates identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov. Employment History on the STD. 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Address for Mailing Application Packages: California Correctional Health Care Services Regional Human Resources-Southern Attn: RHU 9283 LTFT ISP JC-513340 Regional Human Resources - Southern P.O. Box 81857 Bakersfield, CA 93380 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: California Correctional Health Care Services Ironwood State Prison Administration Building-Healthcare Delegated Testing 19005 Wileys Well Road Blythe, CA 92225 Attn: Nichole Barnes or Rosalinda Lang 07:30 AM - 04:00 PM Required Application Package Documents: The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: 1. Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 2. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. 3. Other - Education: If using academic education above the twelfth grade to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your degree and/or Informal (Unofficial) School Transcripts. Applicants who are within six months of receiving their degree will be admitted into the examination but will not be eligible for appointment until receipt of the degree and completion of the internship. 4. Other - 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 educational institution meeting the criteria of Section 2914 of the Medical Board of Californias Business and Professions Code. Individuals who do not qualify for licensure by the California Board of Psychology or who are in the process of securing this license will be admitted into the examination and may be appointed but must secure a valid license within three years of an appointment or the employment shall be terminated. Desirable Qualifications: In addition to evaluating each candidates relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Willingness to promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. Benefits: Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov. Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx. Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx. Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx. This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Contact Information: The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Department Website: cchcs.ca.gov/careers Human Resources Contact: Elizabeth Gutierrez (661) 664-3285, Elizabeth.Gutierrez@cdcr.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Nichole Barnes (760) 921-3000, nichole.barnes@cdcr.ca.gov Reasonable Accommodations: Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Departments EEO Office. EEO Contact: CCHCS EEO Office (916) 691-6118, CCHCS_EEO@cdcr.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.Examination Information: To obtain list eligibility for Psychologist, before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility Bulletin examination. Additional Information:PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT, DEPARTMENTAL RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, STATE RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, AND SURPLUS CANDIDATES. All methods of appointment may be considered. State Application Checklist: To prepare for the State application process, please visit Work4CA: State Application Checklist. Interview Checklist: To prepare for the interview process, please refer to the Work4CA: Interview Checklist. CCHCS accepts electronic applications. If interested, please submit an electronic application (STD 678) through your CalCareer account at www.calcareers.ca.gov/. Your application must be submitted on or before the above Final Filing Date. Paper App (If unable to submit an electronic application): To apply for this position, you may submit a Standard State Application (STD 678) along with copies of your most recent performance report, college transcripts/college diploma (if applicable) and license/certification (if applicable) to the contact person listed above. Resumes will be accepted in addition to the required STD. 678. This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment. VAR and/or XXX in the position number indicates that multiple vacancies may exist for this classification. 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 work place. 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. Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Print Save Job