Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Correctional Facility)

Grammar LLC; Appleton (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Grammar LLC is seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Correctional Facility) to join our mental health team. The role involves conducting screenings and assessments, collaborating with medical and security staff, and delivering treatment plans for inmates in a correctional setting.

The candidate will participate in rounds, provide crisis intervention when needed, and ensure continuity of care through effective communication with the mental health team and other professionals.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in Minnesota.
• Must have two years of clinical experience, including one year in a comparable position.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum age: 21 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological screenings and assessments based on records and interviews with inmates.
• Collaborate with mental health team and other staff to integrate treatment activities and ensure patient follow-through.
• Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and functioning.
• Make rounds in housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health needs.
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interpersonal communication

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Minnesota license (unrestricted)

Job description

Role: Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Correctional Facility)

We are currently seeking Psychologists who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

Must Have:

• 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 of Minnesota.
• 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 21 years of age.

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.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to provide timely clinical guidance during after-hours incidents and emergencies.