Job Description
SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CF
(SUPERVISOR)•California State Prison•Sacramento California Correctional Health Care Services JC-521142
•SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CF
(SUPERVISOR)•California State Prison•Sacramento
SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
(SUPERVISOR) $12,685.00•$14,939.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date:
6/25/2026 Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties 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 S19, 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. Please be advised of the following additional pay benefits individuals may be eligible for:
Recruitment and Retention Bonus may be available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services.
Please note: 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 employee's name, classification, PERNR, and work location. The questionnaire will be provided to the selected candidate during the pre-employment process.
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 inmates; protects and maintains the safety of persons and property; and does other related work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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 California's 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. and 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. To obtain list eligibility for the SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
(SUPERVISOR) before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
(SUPERVISOR) examination. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Located next door to Old Folsom Prison, California State Prison•Sacramento (SAC) is a licensed health care facility that provides patient services twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Folsom is a family friendly city, which touts nationally recognized schools, recreational activities, fine dining, premium shopping, and access to an expansive network of hiking trails near the American River and Folsom Lake. It is within short driving distance for weekend getaways to Lake Tahoe or San Francisco. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
(SUPERVISOR) Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Position Details
Job Code #: JC-521142
Position #(s): 284-220-9288-XXX
Working Title:
SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CF
(SUPERVISOR)•California State Prison•Sacramento
Classification:
SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
(SUPERVISOR)
$12,685.00•$14,939.00 P
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
California State Prison, Sacramento Department Information
This advertisement is for a(n) SR. PSYCHOLOGIST, CF
(SUPV) position(s) located at CSP, SACRAMENTO
(SAC) in REPRESA, CA
located in SAC COUNTY.
You must indicate JC-521142
and position number on your application: 284-220-9288-XXX. Please Note:
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 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. Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission. 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) Psychologist License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. 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, driver's 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 driver's 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 CDCR/CCHCS
are required to submit a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting. THE POSITION IS INSTITUTION BASED.
Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis 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. To prepare for the State Application process, please visit Work4CA:
State Application Checklist. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date:
6/25/2026
