Correctional Psychologist

Aura Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking a licensed psychologist to provide comprehensive mental health services within a correctional setting for incarcerated adults. The role emphasizes assessment, therapy, crisis intervention, and collaborative care, all performed on-site in Topeka, Kansas.

Applicants should demonstrate strong documentation, ethical practice, and a commitment to quality improvement in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed psychologist with strong clinical assessment and therapy skills.
• Experience applying evidence-based practices for adult populations.
• Ability to manage complex cases, including risk and crisis scenarios.
• Strong documentation and teamwork skills in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations and risk assessments.
• Provide evidence-based individual and group therapy.
• Deliver crisis intervention and support stabilization.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with medical and custody teams to ensure safe, ethical, dignified care.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to enhance clinical outcomes.

Skills

Licensed psychologist

Clinical assessment

Evidence-based therapy

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Job description

Psychologist in a correctional setting providing comprehensive mental health services to incarcerated adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations and risk assessments.
• Provide evidence-based individual and group therapy.
• Deliver crisis intervention and support stabilization.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with medical and custody teams to ensure safe, ethical, dignified care.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to enhance clinical outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed psychologist with strong clinical assessment and therapy skills.
• Experience applying evidence-based practices for adult populations.
• Ability to manage complex cases, including risk and crisis scenarios.
• Strong documentation, communication, and teamwork skills in a multidisciplinary environment.