Psychologist, Sex Offender

Location: Chatsworth

Position Summary:

The Psychologist at the Juvenile Justice Center in Chatsworth, NJ is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating individuals experiencing mental health, emotional, and behavioral disorders. This role involves providing therapeutic interventions, conducting psychological evaluations, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support patient well-being and treatment outcomes. Must have sex offender experience with juveniles.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct psychological assessments, evaluations, and diagnostic testing

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans

Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy

Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards

Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals

Provide crisis intervention and support when necessary

Educate clients and families on mental health conditions and coping strategies

Ensure compliance with ethical standards, confidentiality laws, and organizational policies

Other duties as assigned.

Certifications/Licenses:

Active Psychologist license in the state of employment CPR/First Aid certification (if required by employer)
Work Environment:

Clinical, hospital, outpatient, or private practice setting

May involve working with diverse populations including children, adults, and families

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit for extended periods

Occasional standing, walking, and light lifting as needed

Skills &

Competencies:

Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking

Empathy and active listening skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Crisis management and problem-solving abilities

Organizational Expectations Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention

Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice

Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations

Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities

Completes required orientation as directed by the facility

Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment

Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations

Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts

Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon written request to your supervisor for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities functions.

May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch, for prolonged periods of time.

Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications:

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology from an accredited institution

Current state licensure as a Psychologist Experience in clinical, counseling, or related psychology setting preferred

Knowledge of psychological testing and assessment tools

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
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