Licensed Psychologist

Overview

Core Civic has partnered with iHire to reach top talent for their opening below. Check it out and apply today! 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.

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.
• Makes regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques through treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
• Provide appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions to address the needs of inmates in crisis.
• Consult with psychiatry, mental health, nursing, medical, educational, chaplain, security staff, and others as applicable to gather information and understanding into the reasons for escalation of behavior 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 or have the ability to acquire this license if licensed in a different state.
• Must have two years clinical experience, including 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 including Disability/Veteran.

Employment Type:

Full Time

Salary: $155,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission:
Yes

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider and Consulting
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care, and Medical Practices

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