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Licensed Psychologist

iHire, California City, California, us, 93504

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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.

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 such as psychiatrists, mental health service providers, physicians, nurses, and social workers to gather and provide information concerning patient psychological problems, ensuring 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 a 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 the 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 the 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, 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.

Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Employment Type:

Full Time

Salary:

$150,000 - $195,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission:

Yes

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

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Health Care Provider and Consulting

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