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CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist - $130K-170K per year

CoreCivic, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in San Diego, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Psychologist

Discipline:

Therapy

Duration:

Ongoing

Employment Type:

Staff

$130,000 - $170,000 / Annually (this is negotiable based on experience) ***Annual Bonus Potential + Relocation Assistance! 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 LicensedPsychologists who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychological screenings and assessments based on review of available records, and clinical interviews with inmates.

As part of a mental health team, confer with other clinical staff (e.g., psychiatrists, mental health service providers, physicians, nurses, social workers) to gather and provide information concerning patient psychological problems, to ensure treatment activities are well integrated, and patient care follow-through occurs.

Provide treatment to inmates by developing, implementing, and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning.

Make regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs.

Demonstrate thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.

Provide appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation avoidance interventions to address needs of inmates in crisis.

Consult with psychiatry, mental health, nursing, medical, educational, chaplain, security staff, and others as applicable to gather information and understanding into reasons for escalation of problem 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.

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 21 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

CoreCivic Job ID #req30196. 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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