Licensed Psychologist

Pennsylvania Psychological Association; 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 correctional health team at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center. In this role you will perform screenings, assessments, and individual treatment plans for inmates.

The ideal candidate holds a Doctoral degree in Psychology, an active state license, and at least two years of clinical experience, including one year in a comparable setting. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Current, unrestricted psychology license in the practice state.
• Two years of clinical experience, including one year in a comparable role.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Minimum age 18.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychological screenings and assessments of inmates.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists, nurses and other staff to coordinate care.
• Develops, implements, and modifies individual treatment plans.
• Makes rounds in housing areas to assess mental health needs.
• Provides mental health counseling and crisis interventions.
• Consults with clinical staff to explain treatment plans and escalation of problems.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

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.