Correctional Psychologist: Assessments & Counseling

HV Talent Group; Mississippi; On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HireVenture is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join a correctional healthcare team in Tutwiler, Mississippi. The role focuses on comprehensive psychological services, assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and ongoing counseling within a secure institutional setting.

The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree in psychology, an active Mississippi license, and at least two years of clinical experience, including a year in a similar setting.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in Mississippi.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience, including at least one year in a comparable position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological screenings, clinical interviews, and mental health assessments.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical evaluations.
• Provide psychological counseling, therapeutic interventions, and ongoing mental health support.
• Assess and respond to psychiatric emergencies, behavioral crises, and other urgent mental health concerns.
• Perform regular mental health evaluations of individuals in specialized or restricted housing units.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, social workers, security personnel, and other professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Identify behavioral changes, evaluate potential mental health risks, and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and facility policies.
• Apply evidence-based psychological approaches while maintaining a safe, ethical, and therapeutic environment.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Individual counseling

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Psychology

Job description

HireVenture is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join a correctional healthcare team in Tutwiler, Mississippi. The role focuses on comprehensive psychological services, assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and ongoing counseling within a secure institutional setting.

The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree in psychology, an active Mississippi license, and at least two years of clinical experience, including a year in a similar setting.