Licensed Psychologist

Meds Talent LLC; Tutwiler (MS); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Résumé du poste

CoreCivic in Tutwiler, Mississippi seeks a Licensed Psychologist to join its mental health services team at a correctional facility. This direct-hire role focuses on psychological assessments, treatments, and comprehensive patient care in a correctional setting.

The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide screenings, counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing care planning for individuals with complex behavioral health needs.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice Psychology in Mississippi.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, including at least 1 year in a comparable position.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsabilités

• Conduct psychological screenings, clinical interviews, and comprehensive assessments.
• Review records and evaluate individuals' mental health needs.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans.
• Provide psychological counseling and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Conduct rounds in segregation and housing areas to assess mental health and adjustment.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, social workers, and other clinicians.
• Monitor behavioral changes and coordinate mental health interventions.
• Ensure continuity of care and integration of treatment activities.

Connaissances

Clinical psychology

Psychological assessment

Crisis intervention

Formation

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology

Description du poste

Salary: $150,000–$170,000 Annually | Full Relocation Package Available

Position Overview

CoreCivic is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join its mental health services team at its correctional facility in Tutwiler, Mississippi.

This is an excellent permanent, direct-hire opportunity for an experienced Psychologist passionate about providing quality mental healthcare, conducting psychological assessments, and supporting individuals in a correctional setting.

The successful candidate will work alongside a multidisciplinary healthcare team to assess, treat, and support individuals with varying psychological and behavioral health needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological screenings, clinical interviews, and comprehensive psychological assessments.
• Review available records and evaluate individuals' mental health needs.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans.
• Provide psychological counseling and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Conduct regular rounds in segregation and other housing areas to assess mental health and adjustment.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, social workers, and other clinical professionals.
• Monitor behavioral changes and coordinate appropriate mental health interventions.
• Ensure continuity of care and effective integration of treatment activities.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice Psychology in the State of Mississippi.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, including at least 1 year in a comparable position.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in correctional facilities, prisons, or detention centers.
• Experience providing mental health services in institutional settings.
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Interview Process

• Initial prescreening by a CoreCivic recruiter.
• Interview with a hiring panel.
• Final selection and offer through the facility's Human Resources team.

Important Candidate Considerations

• Hold an active, unrestricted Mississippi Psychology License.
• Be willing to work onsite in a correctional/detention facility housing both male and female individuals.
• Live within commuting distance of Tutwiler, MS, or be willing to relocate.