PRN Psychologist (63270)

MHM Services, a Centurion company, is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the California Department of State Hospitals Forensic Assertive Community Treatment Program (FACT).  The FACT program is a statewide system that provides an unlocked, supervised living environment with 24-hour staffing. Services needed to support community reintegration include the following: Forensic mental health treatment through individual and group therapy settings, life skills training, day socialization groups, collateral contacts, home visits, substance abuse screenings, psychiatric services, case management, court reports, psychological assessments.

We are currently seeking a PRN Clinical Psychologist to join our team in Fairfield, CA.

Position Overview

Responsible for provision of core services for FACT clients with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders and prior legal involvement for violent offenses. Must ensure community and client safety at all times. Clients reside in 24/7 housing facility.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Clinical notes following any mental health service which indicate: services provided; client’s response/interaction; specific problem behaviors, warning signs and/or any pertinent observations; actions taken in response to these; over time, clinical notes reflect that the criminal history, mental illness and treatment plan are addressed during service contacts.
• Conducts risk assessments to address client-specific criminogenic risk factors, including identification of warning signs, precursors, warning signs, criminal thinking styles and patterns, and high-risk conditions/situations.
• Competency Evaluations pursuant to PC 1370
• Author forensic treatment plans in collaboration with the clients.  Help clients identify achievable forensically-focused goals where progress can be objectively measured.

Education/Credentials/Experience

• Must be a licensed psychologist, PhD or PsyD
• CA license required
• Two years of experience in forensic mental health, which may include substance abuse counseling, preferred.
• Community-based mental health and forensic experience preferred.
• Risk assessment experience preferred.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Experienced with Word and Excel.
• Must maintain current tuberculosis screening documentation and active CPR certification.
• Must be able to pass background investigation and jail/hospital clearance. 

Flexible scheduling for this assessment focused role. In-person services needed. 

MHM Services contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.

To learn more, please contact Natelie Blasius

natelie@teamcenturion.com 928-249-1930

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