Licensed Psychologist PRN

CoreCivic; Eloy (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Psychologist (PRN) to join our mental health team in an institutional setting. The role involves conducting psychological screenings and assessments, developing and modifying treatment plans, and providing counseling as part of a coordinated care approach for inmates.

The position runs up to 30 hours per week and requires a Doctoral degree in Psychology, a current license to practice in the state, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited university.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state.
• 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 of inmates based on records and interviews.
• Develops and implements individual treatment plans.
• Makes rounds to assess inmate adjustment and mental health needs.
• Provides mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions.
• Collaborates with psychiatry, nursing, and other staff to address escalation of problems.

Skills

Psychology expertise

Clinical interviews

Psychological assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job description

$62.50 / hour At CoreCivic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry. This is your opportunity to make a satisfying career even more rewarding.

$62.50 / hour At CoreCivic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry. This is your opportunity to make a satisfying career even more rewarding. CoreCivic is currently seeking Psychologists (PRN) who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. CoreCivic employs over 100 psychologists and other mental health professionals who provide clinical services, assessment, consultation, program evaluation and staff development in the fast-paced environment of partnership corrections. The Psychologist (PRN) plans and implements all professional psychological service programs of a non-medical nature in the facility. Coordinates and directs the activities of personnel engaged in providing psychological services to inmates/residents. This position working up to 30 hours per week. The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance. 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.

CoreCivic offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company match and paid training!

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