Institutional Psychologist — Inmate Mental Health Expert

CoreCivic; Hartsville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking Psychologists to join our mental health team in an institutional setting, delivering high-quality care to inmates.

You will conduct psychological screenings and assessments, develop treatment plans, provide crisis intervention, and participate in rounds as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Collaboration with psychiatry, nursing, education, chaplaincy and security staff is essential to ensure integrated care and safe, effective patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology is required.
• Active license to practice psychology in the state where practice occurs.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience, including one year in a similar role.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychological screenings and assessments based on records and interviews with inmates.
• Confers with other clinical staff to coordinate patient care and ensure treatment is integrated.
• Develops, implements, and modifies individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs.
• Makes rounds in segregation or housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of counseling theory and techniques for caseload treatments and activities.
• Provides mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions as needed.
• Consults with psychiatry, nursing, and other staff to understand escalation factors and treatment changes.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Inmate counseling

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking Psychologists to join our mental health team in an institutional setting, delivering high-quality care to inmates.

You will conduct psychological screenings and assessments, develop treatment plans, provide crisis intervention, and participate in rounds as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Collaboration with psychiatry, nursing, education, chaplaincy and security staff is essential to ensure integrated care and safe, effective patient outcomes.