Regional Psychologist

NaphCare, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescriptions free

Employee benefits

401K and Roth

Tuition assistance

Referral bonuses

Life insurance

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

NaphCare is seeking a Regional Psychologist to join our team at the Alabama Department of Corrections Regional Office in Montgomery, AL. This role provides psychological treatment and support to residents while collaborating with correctional officers and other medical professionals.

Responsibilities include leadership, assessment, direct services, reintegration support, counseling, training activities, and risk assessments to inform housing, treatment, and release decisions.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current, unrestricted Psychologist license in Alabama.
• Ability to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred).
• Experience with underserved and marginalized populations.
• Strong communication with diverse individuals including professionals, staff and judges.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to create treatment plans.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to facility policies and code of conduct.
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological leadership, consultation and direct services for patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for assessment and treatment.
• Work with inmates to prepare for reintegration, including housing, employment, and resources.
• Provide counseling to help inmates manage emotions and cope with incarceration.
• Coordinate, lead and participate in educational training activities related to mental health care.
• Conduct risk assessments to inform housing, treatment, and release decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Confidentiality & ethics

Legal knowledge

Background checks

Rehabilitation support

Job description

Regional Psychologist

NaphCare is hiring a Regional Psychologist to join our team of medical professionals in the Alabama Department of Corrections Regional Office in Montgomery, Alabama.

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.

Location: US-AL-Montgomery

Position Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for Psychologist:

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 / Skills

• Must hold a current, unrestricted Psychologist license in Alabama
• Be able to obtain 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
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability 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

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.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• 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