Licensed Psychologist

Core Civic
, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.

Licensed Psychologists who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting are invited to apply.

• Conduct psychological screenings and assessments based on review of available records, and clinical interviews with inmates.
• Confere with other clinical staff (psychiatrists, mental health service providers, physicians, nurses, social workers) to gather and provide information concerning patient psychological problems, to ensure treatment activities are well integrated, and patient care follow-through occurs.
• Provide treatment to inmates by developing, implementing, and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
• Make regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
• Provide appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation‑avoidance interventions to address the needs of inmates in crisis.
• Consult with psychiatry, mental health, nursing, medical, educational, chaplain, security staff, and others, as applicable, to gather information and understanding into the reasons for the escalation of behaviours and changes in mental health condition of inmates.

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in Psychology.
• Possess a current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state where practice occurs, or have the ability to acquire such license if licensed in a different state.
• Have two years clinical experience, which includes one year in a comparable position.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Core Civic is a Drug‑Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Employment Type:

Full Time. Salary: $130,000 - $170,000 Annual. Bonus/Commission:
Yes.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider and Consulting

Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care, and Medical Practices