Psychological Services Director (82419)

Centurion Health; Chipley (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability and

Job summary

Centurion Health in Chipley, FL is seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist to join the Northwest Florida Reception Center as Psychological Services Director. You will provide leadership, conduct assessments and direct clinical services within a correctional setting.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, coordinate behavioral health services for incarcerated patients, and ensure credentialing and compliance while maintaining compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must hold PsyD or PhD from a US accredited university program.
• Must have successfully completed post-doc requirements.
• Licensed in FL as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Must be able to pass credentialing and background check.
• Prior locked unit experience is highly desired.
• Work legally in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• The Psychological Services Director provides psychological leadership, consultation and direct services within a correctional setting.
• The PSD will lead a multidisciplinary team in providing assessment and treatment of mental and emotional disorders of incarcerated patients.
• The PSD will coordinate and oversee behavioral health services to the mental health team within the assigned correctional facility.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Supervisory experience

BLS/CPR certification

Credentialing & background checks

Passion for correctional mental health

Education

PsyD or PhD (US)

Licensed Clinical Psychologist in FL

Post-doc completion

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FL, Chipley - Northwest FL Reception Center Annex - Chipley, FL 32428
Position Type: Full-Time
Education Level: Professional Degree
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Behavioral Health Professional & Support

EXPANDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES throughout FLORIDA

Centurion of Florida is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Florida Department of Corrections.

We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist to join our team at Northwest Florida Reception Center located in Chipley, Florida (35 miles north of Panama City) to be the Psychological Services Director.

This site qualifies for NHSC Loan Repayment and has a qualifying score of 21!

The Psychological Services Director (PSD) provides psychological leadership, consultation and direct services within a correctional setting. The PSD will lead a multidisciplinary team in providing assessment and treatment of mental and emotional disorders of incarcerated patients. The PSD will coordinate and oversee behavioral health services to the mental health team within the assigned correctional facility.

Qualifications

• Must hold PsyD or PhD from a US accredited university program
• Must have successfully completed post-doc requirements
• Licensed in FL as a Clinical Psychologist
• Supervisory experience required
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Must be able to pass credentialing and background check
• Prior locked unit experience is highly desired
• Work legally in the United States without sponsorship

Available Shift

• Monday-Friday
• Day Shift
• No nights, holidays, weekends

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Much more...

Advantages of Working in Correctional Healthcare

• Ability to spend time with your patients. No more cancellations or "no shows"
• Salary is consistent and is not based on patient volume
• Freedom from complex, restrictive managed care policies and reimbursement hassles
• Time to initiate change, track progress and conduct better follow-up
• Ability to work with a clinically rich and diverse patient population
• Not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements

About Centurion Health

Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.