Psychologist - Correctional Mental Health

Psychologist, Correctional Mental Health

Location: Leavenworth, KS (On-site)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $165,000 to $175,000 per year, plus potential signing bonus

Provide meaningful mental health care in a correctional setting, where your assessments and interventions make a real difference every day.

• Licensed Psychologist with a valid state license
• Strong knowledge of psychological assessment tools and counseling techniques
• Crisis intervention skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work fully on-site

• Conduct psychological screenings and assessments through clinical interviews and record review
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans
• Provide counseling and therapeutic interventions
• Deliver crisis intervention for individuals in distress
• Conduct rounds in housing areas to evaluate adjustment and mental health needs
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, mental health providers, and medical staff
• Consult with staff across departments on behavioral and mental health concerns
• Help build and run comprehensive psychological service programs

• Corrections or detention experience
• Clinical experience with forensic or high-acuity populations

• $165,000 to $175,000 per year
• Signing bonus may be available
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and retirement plans
• Paid time off

Our client provides mental health and healthcare services within correctional facilities, supporting individuals in challenging environments.