Licensed Psychologist

Overview

Core Civic has partnered with iHire to reach top talent for their opening below. 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 Licensed Psychologist plans and implements all professional psychological service programs of a non-medical nature in the facility and coordinates the activities of personnel engaged in providing psychological services to inmates/residents.

The successful candidate should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

• Conduct psychological screenings and assessments based on review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
• As part of a mental health team, confer 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 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 through treatment 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 to gather information and understanding into the reasons for escalation of problems, behaviors, and changes in mental health condition of inmates.

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with over 70 facilities nationwide, Core Civic is a leader in partnership corrections with a growing presence in the following areas:

• Core Civic Safety — operates safe, secure facilities that provide high quality services and effective reentry programs that enhance public safety.
• Core Civic Properties — offers innovative and flexible real estate solutions that provide value to government and the people they serve.
• Core Civic Community — delivers proven and innovative practices in settings that help people obtain employment, reintegrate into society, and keep communities safe.

With opportunities in correctional security, education, and healthcare, Core Civic has a position that's perfect for you. Each Core Civic facility is like a small town with kitchens, dining halls, places of worship, classrooms, vocational training centers, health care clinics, recreational areas, housing units, administrative offices and more. Teamwork is a way of life for Core Civic employees and supports the industry's highest quality safety and security around the clock.

• 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, or have the ability to acquire such license if licensed in a different state.
• 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 21 years of age.

Core Civic is a Drug Free Workplace & EOE– M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Employment Type:

Full Time

Salary: $175,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission:
Yes