UC Davis Medical Center 

Sacramento, CA

Psychologist 2 (Several Positions)?- SOM: Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences?- Sacramento Campus

Salary Range:  $107,656.74- $142,080.31 Annually

Department Description

Adult Correctional Health, Mental Health (MH) is a satellite contract program of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The program provides traditional inpatient and outpatient mental health services to inmates incarcerated inside the two Sacramento County jails located in downtown Sacramento and Elk Grove and Jail Based Competency Treatment Services for inmates found incompetent to stand trial.

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.?? 

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY? 

Responsibilities

The role of this position is to provide clinical evaluations, suicide risk assessment, psychological testing, counseling, monitoring of medication side effects under the direction of a Psychiatrist, case management, and the implementation of W&I 5150.

Required Qualifications? 

Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification required of the position.?

• California State License by the Board of Psychology
• Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical Psychology
• Clinical interviewing techniques and understanding of psychological assessment; ability to quickly develop proficiency in the use the following assessments: M-FAST, BPRS, SIRS-2, PAI, MMPI-2, SIMS, TOMM, and WASI
• Thorough knowledge of DSM-5 and diagnostic criteria
• Ability to provide consultation, interpret clinical findings and diagnosis, make recommendations regarding treatment, care and disposition
• Knowledge and skills in the areas of individual, group, and family therapy
• Ability to perform appropriate statistical analyses as required
• Excellent writing, verbal, and planning skills, including ability to write clear and concise reports
• Demonstrated awareness of, and sensitivity to, dealings with cultural and socioeconomic diversity
• Knowledge of child, elder abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements, and other significant legislation and laws regulating psychology
• Practice (Tarasoff, patient confidentiality) with ability to make appropriate interventions based on law and policy
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including holidays, as scheduled and assigned

Preferred Qualifications? 

• Psychologist experience in a jail, hospital or correctional setting highly preferred
• Knowledge of criminal justice system, state hospital system, forensic mental health, Probation, Parole, and Department of Corrections highly preferred

Special Requirements? 

Ability to work in a highly stressful jail custody setting, with incarcerated inmates which may present hazardous conditions, including working in a potentially crowded, malodorous, and noisy environment, of a highly restrictive and confining nature. Must be in good physical health, hear and speak well. Willingness to work under an institutional “No Hostage Policy.” Ability to pass and maintain the Sacramento Sheriff Department’s Security Clearance. Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends, as scheduled and assigned. 

This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees.  To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.  

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at:

http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=227864

Job ID# 34075

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