Psychologist - Corrections

Licensed Psychologist Opportunity

Are you a licensed psychologist looking for a fresh start? If so, we can help you! HANSTAFF is a nationwide healthcare staffing company that has partnered with correctional facilities across your state to help them find amazing nurses. We're looking for you to become a valued member of the healthcare team at our client's medical facility!

Candidate must live 70 miles away from the facility. This position is located in Tutwiler, MS.

Pay Rate Local: $120.77/hour
* 1099

Traveler Hourly Rate $69.56 Gross Wages $2,504.16 Traveler Lodging $770.00 Travel M&I $476.00 Total Travel Stipend $1,246.00 Total Travel Pkg $3,750.16

• Full Time Schedules
• Some weekends may be required
• 8 or 12 hour shifts available depending on the facility
• Contract Position (flexible with shift availability is a plus)
• 6 month initial duration Full time Must be at least board eligible to qualify for privileges. Bill rates are for labor only - qualified expenses are billed separately. Social Security card and driver's license required for facility clearance

Duties:

Job Summary:

The licensed psychologist is responsible for professional mental health care for inmates/residents.

Job Responsibilities:

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. 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, in order to gather and provide information concerning patient psychological problems, to ensure treatment activities are well 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 by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.

Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation avoidance interventions to address the needs of inmates in crisis. Consults 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 problems behaviors and changes in mental health condition of inmates.

Skills:

Required

Skills & Experience:

Must have two (2) years of clinical experience, which includes one year in a comparable position.

Required

Education:

Graduate from an accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in psychology.

Required Certifications & Licensure:
Must possess a current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state where practice occurs.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Competitive Pay Packages
• Weekly Pay
• Travel Stipends are available for qualified candidates