SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (SUPERVISOR)

Job Posting: SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CF (SUPERVISOR) - CALIFORNIA MEDICAL FACILITY

California Correctional Health Care ServicesJob Code #: JC-512363 Position #: 076-220-9288-XXX Working Title: SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CF (SUPERVISOR) - CALIFORNIA MEDICAL FACILITY Classification: SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (SUPERVISOR) Salary: $12,685.00 - $14,939.00 per Month Number of Positions: 1 Work Location: Solano County (California Medical Facility, Vacaville, CA) Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Final Filing Date: 4/3/2026

Salary Notes:

• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• 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 hours 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 Bonuses:

• Recruitment and Retention Bonus may be available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Pay Differential:

• Effective May 01, 2022, employees in this class, employed within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and who are physically located at and assigned to the Psychiatric Inpatient Program, shall receive a pay differential equivalent to 15% of their monthly base pay.
• Only employees who provide direct patient care, treating patients in-person, on grounds or at a facility more than 50% of the pay period, are eligible for this pay differential.

Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Chief of Mental Health, the Senior Psychologist, CF, Supervisor, performs difficult and responsible assignments relating to psychological assessment and treatment and services as a department wide expert and psychology consultant in a specific psychology discipline; maintains order and supervises the conduct of incarcerated individuals; protects and maintains the safety of persons and property; and does other related work.

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 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; however, applicants must first secure a license to practice as a psychologist in California before they will be eligible for appointment.
• Experience: Either:
  1. One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Psychologist Clinical, Correctional Facility, or Staff Psychologist (any specialty); or
  2. Two years of postdoctoral, postinternship experience in the practice of psychology involving assessment and treatment and either training, research, consultation, or program planning in mental health services.
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  4. Examination: To obtain list eligibility for the SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CF (SUPERVISOR), before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination: Exam Bulletin - Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Supv). You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
  5. Minimum Requirements: You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

  6. Position Details

     • Facility: California Medical Facility (CMF)
     • Location: Vacaville, CA (Solano County)
     • Department: California Correctional Health Care Services
     • Contact for Communication: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

     Vision We 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 members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

     CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities. CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

     Commitment Statement CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

     CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

     Special Requirements

     • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
     • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
     • The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA Board of Psychology Approved License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
     • Confidential Information: 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.
     • Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.
     • If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
     • Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting.
     • Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required for candidates new to CCHCS prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.
     • 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.
     • When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
     • 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.

     How to Apply

     • Electronic Application: 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.
     • Hard Copy Application: If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.
     • Address for Mailing Application Packages: California Correctional Health Care Services Regional Human Resources-Northern Attn: Christina Azumbra Regional Human Resources - Northern PO Box 588500, D1, Personnel Elk Grove, CA 95758
     • Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: California Correctional Health Care Services California Medical Facility Noah Shubin 1600 California Drive Vacaville, CA 95696 DO NOT USE LOCKED DROP BOX - call 5822-5821 from front entrance for pickup 08:00 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. Resume is required and must be included.
     4. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

     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 create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

     Benefits

     • Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.
     • Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the CalHR website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/retirement/.
     • Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/about-calhr/divisions-programs/selection-division/merit-system-services-program/.
     • Note: 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

     • Hiring Unit Contact: Noah Shubin
     • Phone: (707) 770-8692
     • Email: Noah.Shubin@cdcr.ca.gov
     • Reasonable Accommodations: Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
     • EEO Contact:
     • CCHCS EEO Office
     • Phone: (916) 691-6118
     • Email: CCHCS_EEO@cdcr.ca.gov
     • California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
     • Note: TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

     Additional Information

     • Priority consideration will be given to Reemployment, Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), and Surplus candidates. All methods of appointments may be considered.
     • CCHCS accepts electronic applications. If interested, please submit an electronic application (STD 678) and resume through your CalCareer account at www.jobs.ca.gov. Your application must be submitted on or before the above Final Filing Date.
     • Paper Application (If unable to submit an electronic application): To apply for this position, you may submit a Standard State Application (STD 678) and resume, 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.
     • PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (MQs) of the classification, per SPB Rule 250. Possession of MQs for list eligible applicants will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet MQs, the necessary steps will be taken to have the applicants name withheld from the eligibility list.
     • This advertisement will be used for this and other Permanent/Full-Time vacancies that may occur at this location.
     • Resumes will be accepted in addition to the required STD. 678. It is up to the hiring authority to accept Training and Development (T&D) assignments. If you are interested in a T&D assignment, you are not required to meet MQs; however, you must indicate T&D as your eligibility when applying.
     • The term VAR and/or XXX in the position number indicates that multiple vacancies may exist for this classification.

     Interview Checklist To prepare for the interview process, please refer to the Work4CA: Interview Checklist.

     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
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