Correctional Psychologist Candidate - Licensure Path

State of Colorado; Pueblo County (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Department of Corrections is seeking a Psychologist Candidate to deliver mental health services to inmates under supervision until licensure. You will perform assessments, provide individual and group therapy, and train staff on mental health needs.

The role includes direct care in psychiatric crises, collaboration with supervisors, and participation in the on-call rotation. Applicants must have a Psychologist Candidate permit and pursue licensure within four years.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Psychologist Candidate permit from the Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners.
• Experience in correctional behavioral health preferred.
• SOMB listing as treatment provider or evaluator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services under supervision until licensure.
• Conduct psychological assessments of inmates' mental health needs.
• Deliver individual and group therapy.
• Provide staff training on inmate mental health needs.
• Participate in 24-hour mental health on-call rotation.

Skills

Inmate care

Mental health standards

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Licensure

English proficiency

Plain language documents

Stress tolerance

Emotional resilience

Job description

Colorado Department of Corrections is seeking a Psychologist Candidate to deliver mental health services to inmates under supervision until licensure. You will perform assessments, provide individual and group therapy, and train staff on mental health needs.

The role includes direct care in psychiatric crises, collaboration with supervisors, and participation in the on-call rotation. Applicants must have a Psychologist Candidate permit and pursue licensure within four years.