Licensed Psychologist

MePA; Hartsville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Hartsville, TN is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join our mental health team at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center. The role involves conducting screenings and assessments, developing and adjusting treatment plans, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to address inmates’ mental health needs.

The position requires a doctoral degree in psychology, an active license, two years of clinical experience (one in a comparable role), and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state of practice.
• Two years of clinical experience, including one year in a comparable position.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum age of 18.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychological screenings and assessments based on records review and clinical interviews with inmates.
• Confers with other clinical staff to gather and provide information concerning patient psychological problems to ensure integrated treatment and follow-through.
• Develops, implements, and modifies individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and functioning.
• Makes rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques through treatments and activities for caseloads.
• Provides mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions as needed.
• Consults with psychiatry, mental health, nursing, medical, educational, chaplain, and security staff to understand escalation of problems and changes in mental health condition.

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job description

Licensed Psychologist
CoreCivic
Hartsville, TN

This job is performed at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center.

$150,000 - $170,000 / year

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 Licensed Psychologists 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.

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.