Licensed Psychologist

Istss; Georgia; On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Lumpkin, GA is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join our dedicated mental health team at Stewart Detention Center. The position offers a salary range of $150,000 to $170,000 per year and requires a Doctoral degree in Psychology plus an active license to practice in the state.

As part of an integrated care team, you will conduct screenings, develop treatment plans, make rounds, and provide crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctoral degree in Psychology.
• Must have an active, unrestricted psychology license in the practice state.
• Two years of clinical experience, including one year in a comparable role.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum age at least 18.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological screenings and assessments via records and interviews.
• Collaborate with psychiatry, nurses, social workers to coordinate care.
• Develop and implement individual treatment plans for inmates.
• Make rounds in segregation to assess mental health needs.
• Apply counseling theories and techniques to caseload.
• Provide crisis interventions and after-hours clinical guidance.
• Consult with security and medical staff to understand behavior changes.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job description

Licensed Psychologist

CoreCivic, Lumpkin, GA

$150,000 - $170,000 / year

This job is performed at Stewart Detention Center

At CoreCivic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.

CoreCivic is currently seeking LicensedPsychologists who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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 where practice occurs.
• 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 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.