Licensed Psychologist

CoreCivic; Tutwiler (MS); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking Psychologists to provide high-quality mental health care in an institutional setting. The role involves conducting screenings and assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated patient care.

The successful candidate will perform rounds, apply evidence-based counseling, and respond to crises, including after-hours incidents, to support inmate well-being.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted psychology license in the practicing state.
• Two years of clinical experience, including one year in a comparable position.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum age of 20.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and assessments based on records and interviews with inmates.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and others to coordinate care.
• Develop and modify individual treatment plans based on needs and functioning.
• Make rounds in segregation areas to assess mental health needs.
• Apply counseling theories and techniques to caseload.
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions.
• Consult with multidisciplinary teams to understand escalation of behaviors.
• Provide timely clinical guidance during after-hours incidents.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

After-hours availability

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job description

$130,000 - $170,000 / yearAt

$130,000 - $170,000 / yearAt 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 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.
• 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 20 years of age.

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