Apply to Psychologist / LCSW / LMFT / LPCC (PSYL) - Mental Health Tue-Fri Days - High Desert State Prison

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT or LPCC (PSYL) for a contract at High Desert State Prison in Susanville, CA (Mental Health STRT, Tuesday-Friday days).

Assignment details

• Location: High Desert State Prison, Susanville, CA
• Dates: 12/28/2026 - 05/03/2027
• Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM
• Unit: Mental Health STRT (MHPC)
• Pay: Contact us for details

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessment, individual and group therapy, and crisis intervention for the incarcerated patient population
• Serve as a mental health primary clinician and maintain accurate documentation
• Collaborate with psychiatry, nursing and custody staff on treatment plans
• Follow all safety, security and contraband procedures

Requirements

• Active California license as a Psychologist (Board of Psychology), or LCSW, LMFT or LPCC (Board of Behavioral Sciences)
• Current BLS
• Correctional, forensic or inpatient behavioral health experience preferred
• Background check and facility security clearance
• TB test, immunizations and facility health clearances

Why AvaMed Workforce

We place clinicians in California correctional facilities and support you from credentialing through your first day.

How to apply

Apply online or email orlando@avamed.org / call (818) 448-6393. Security clearance takes time, so apply early.