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Correctional Psychologist

Correctional Psychologist

CoreCivicWhiteville, TN, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in Whiteville, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : Psychologist
  • Discipline : Therapy
  • Duration : Ongoing
  • Employment Type : Staff

$130,000 - $170,000 / per Year (Negotiable based on experience)

Relocation Assistance Available!   At CoreCivic , our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.  CoreCivic is currently seeking Licensed  Psychologists who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

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.
  • 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 or have the ability to acquire such license if licensed in a different state.
  • 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..

    CoreCivic Job ID #req30540. Posted job title : Licensed Therapy Psychologist

    About CoreCivic

    CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.

    Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance
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