Psychologist

NaphCare, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401K with company contribution

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A leading correctional healthcare provider in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Psychologist. You will provide vital psychological treatment to inmates, ensuring their mental health needs are met while supporting their reintegration into society. This role requires a current Psychologist license, experience with marginalized communities, and strong communication skills. Benefits include health insurance starting day one, generous paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current, unrestricted Psychologist license in the state of AL.
• Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification.
• Experience with mental health and substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological leadership and direct services for patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for treatment of disorders.
• Conduct risk assessments to inform treatment decisions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to analyze data

Experience with underserved populations

Education

Current, unrestricted Psychologist license in AL

Active BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Existing YesCare employees working at the Alabama DOC Facilities do not need to apply. You will be contacted directly by a NaphCare representative.

NaphCare is hiring a Psychologist to join our team of medical professionals at the Kilby Correctional Facility located in Montgomery, AL.

As a Correctional Psychologist, you will provide psychological treatment and support to the facility residents while working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health needs.

Responsibilities

The Psychologist is responsible for providing psychological leadership, consultation and direct services for patients to help improve their mental health and reduce the risk of recidivism. Additional responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in providing assessment and treatment of mental and emotional disorders of patients.
• Working with inmates to prepare them for reintegration into society, providing support for finding housing, employment, and other resources.
• Providing counseling and support to help inmates manage emotional challenges, cope with incarceration, and develop coping mechanisms.
• Coordinating, leading and participating in educational training activities related to mental health care.
• Conducting risk assessments to identify potential dangers to inmates and the public, informing decisions about housing, treatment, and release.

Qualifications

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

• Must hold a current, unrestricted Psychologist license in the state of AL.
• Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred).
• Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including other medical professionals, correctional staff and judges.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to create treatment plans.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.

Benefits

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up to date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran