Licensed Psychologist

TIUM Staffing LLC; Appleton (MN); On-site; USD 181,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

TIUM Staffing LLC is seeking a Licensed Psychologist in Minnesota to conduct screenings, assessments, and treatment for inmates as part of a mental health team. The role includes regular rounds and collaboration with psychiatrists, nurses, and other staff to ensure integrated patient care.

Requirements include a Doctoral degree in Psychology, active Minnesota licensure, at least two years of clinical experience (one year in a similar role), and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted Minnesota psychology license.
• Two years of clinical experience, including one year in a comparable position.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age: 21 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological screenings and assessments based on records and clinical interviews with inmates.
• Collaborate with a mental health team and other clinical staff to inform patient care and treatment plans.
• Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on evaluation.
• Make rounds in housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of counseling theory and techniques for inmates on caseload.
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions as needed.
• Consult with psychiatry, nursing, and other staff to understand escalation factors and changes in condition.
• Provide timely clinical guidance during after-hours incidents and emergencies.

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job description

Job Title - Licensed Psychologist

Salary Range - $180,952.00 - $190,000.00

Relocation Package - Yes

Benefits - Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement and Paid Time Off

Job Description

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.

1. Conducts psychological screenings and assessments based on review of available records, and clinical interviews with inmates.
2. 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.
3. Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing, and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
4. Makes regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs.
5. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
6. Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation avoidance interventions to address the needs of inmates in crisis.
7. 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.
8. Demonstrated willingness and ability to provide timely clinical guidance during after-hours incidents and emergencies.

Must-Have Requirements

1. Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Doctoral degree in Psychology.
2. Must possess a current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state of Minnesota.
3. Must have two years clinical experience, which includes one year in a comparable position.
4. A valid driver's license is required.
5. Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

1. Corrections or Detention Center experience.