Correctional Psychologist - $85 per hour

CoreCivic; National City (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CoreCivic seeks a Correctional Psychologist in National City, California. The role focuses on psychology services within an institutional setting, including screenings, assessments, and treatment planning for inmates.

PRN position up to 30 hours per week with a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. The successful candidate will provide evidence-based therapy, coordinate with medical and security staff, and contribute to clinical program evaluation and staff development within a correctional

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state.
• Two years of clinical experience including one year in a comparable setting.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Minimum age 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological screenings and assessments based on records and interviews with inmates.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individual treatment plans.
• Make rounds to assess inmate adjustment and mental health needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of counseling theory and techniques in caseload care.
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions as needed.
• Coordinate with psychiatry, nursing, and other staff to address escalation and health changes.

Skills

Therapy

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job description

Correctional Psychologist - $85 per hour

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in National City, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff
• Specialty: Psychologist

Eligible for sign-on bonus + relocation assistance!

At CoreCivic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry. This is your opportunity to make a satisfying career even more rewarding.

CoreCivic is currently seeking LicensedPsychologists (PRN) who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. CoreCivic 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 LicensedPsychologist (PRN) plans and implements all professional psychological service programs of a non-medical nature in the facility. Coordinates and directs the activities of personnel engaged in providing psychological services to inmates/residents. This position working up to 30 hours per week. The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance.

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.

CoreCivic offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company match and paid training!

Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran

CoreCivic Job ID #req30955. Posted job title: Licensed Therapy Psychologist - PRN

About CoreCivic

CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance