On-Site Psychologist – Inmate Mental Health Specialist

CoreCivic; Alamo (GA); 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 at two facilities, Wheeler and Coffee. This on-site, full-time role involves conducting screenings, assessments, and developing treatment plans for inmates.

You will collaborate with psychiatry, nursing, social workers, and other staff to ensure integrated care and timely patient follow-up, including crisis interventions as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state of practice.
• Two years of clinical experience, including one year in a comparable position.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age: 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological screenings and assessments based on records and clinical interviews.
• Consult with psychiatrists, mental health staff, physicians, nurses, social workers, and others to gather information for patient care.
• Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and functioning.
• Make rounds in segregation or other confinement areas to assess inmate adjustment and treatment needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques in treatment for caseload individuals.
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with medical, educational, chaplain, security, and other staff to understand escalation factors and changes in mental health conditions.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking Psychologists to provide high-quality mental health care in an institutional setting at two facilities, Wheeler and Coffee. This on-site, full-time role involves conducting screenings, assessments, and developing treatment plans for inmates.

You will collaborate with psychiatry, nursing, social workers, and other staff to ensure integrated care and timely patient follow-up, including crisis interventions as needed.