Licensed Psychologist
Clifton, TNJob$130–170K/yrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
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CoreCivic is hiring a Licensed Psychologist. CoreCivic is seeking Psychologists to provide high-quality mental healthcare in an institutional setting. The role involves conducting psychological screenings and assessments, developing and implementing individual treatment plans for inmates, and collaborating with a mental health team. The successful candidate will also make regular rounds in confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health needs.
Key focus areas include Conduct psychological screenings and assessments based on records and clinical interviews, Confer with other clinical staff to gather and provide information on patient psychological problems, and Provide treatment to inmates by developing, implementing, and modifying individual treatment plans.
Successful candidates bring Doctoral Degree In Psychology, Unrestricted Psychology License, and 2 Years Clinical Experience. Important skills include Psychological Screenings, Clinical Interviews, Treatment Plan Development, Treatment Plan Implementation, Treatment Plan Modification, and Psychological Counseling Theory.
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$130,000 - $170,000 / year
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 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.
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Conducts psychological screenings and assessments based on review of available records, and clinical interviews with inmates.
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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.
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Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing, and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
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Makes regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs.
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Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
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Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation avoidance interventions to address the needs of inmates in crisis.
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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:
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Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Doctoral degree in Psychology.
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Must possess a current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state where practice occurs.
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Must have two years clinical experience, which includes one year in a comparable position.
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A valid driver's license is required.
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Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran..
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