Licensed Psychologist Part Time

$82 - $100 / per Hour At Core Civic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry. Core Civic is currently seeking Licensed Psychologists who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. Core Civic employs over 100 psychologists and other mental health professionals who provide clinical services, assessment, consultation, program evaluation and staff development in the fast-paced environment of partnership corrections.

The Psychologist plans and implements all professional psychological service programs of a non-medical nature in the facility. Coordinates and directs the activities of personnel engaged in providing psychological services to inmates/residents.

• Conducts psychological screenings and assessments based on review of available records, and clinical interviews with inmates.
• As part of a mental health team, confers with other clinical staff (e.g., psychiatrists, mental health service providers, physicians, nurses, social workers) to gather and provide information concerning patient psychological problems, ensure treatment activities are integrated, and patient care follow-through occurs.
• Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing, and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
• Makes regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques through treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
• Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions to address the needs of inmates in crisis.
• Consults with psychiatry, mental health, nursing, medical, educational, chaplain, security staff, and others to gather information and understanding into the reasons for escalation of behavioral problems and changes in mental health condition of inmates.

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Doctoral degree in Psychology.
• Must possess a current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state where practice occurs.
• Must have two years clinical experience, which includes one year in a comparable position.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement:
  Must be at least 20 years of age.

Core Civic is a Drug Free Workplace & EOE

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Public Safety

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