Licensed Psychologist — Inmate Mental Health Specialist

CoreCivic; Appleton (MN); On-site; USD 181,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic seeks psychologists to deliver high-quality mental health care within an institutional setting. You will conduct screenings, assessments, and treatment planning, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated patient care.

The role requires licensure, a doctoral degree in psychology, and clinical experience, including after-hours support. A valid driver’s license and minimum age are also required as part of the eligibility criteria.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted psychology license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience, including one year in a comparable role.
• Driver's license required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological screenings and assessments via records review and interviews with inmates.
• Collaborate with psychiatry, nursing, social workers, and other staff to integrate treatment and ensure care follow-through.
• Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and functioning.
• Conduct rounds in segregation or confined housing to assess mental health needs.
• Apply counseling theory and techniques to inmates in caseloads.
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions.
• Offer clinical guidance during after-hours incidents and emergencies.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Clinical interviews

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

After-hours readiness

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job description

CoreCivic seeks psychologists to deliver high-quality mental health care within an institutional setting. You will conduct screenings, assessments, and treatment planning, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated patient care.

The role requires licensure, a doctoral degree in psychology, and clinical experience, including after-hours support. A valid driver’s license and minimum age are also required as part of the eligibility criteria.