CoreCivic
Job Overview
At CoreCivic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.
$130,000 – $170,000 / Year
Location: Natchez, MS
Responsibilities
Conduct psychological screenings and assessments based on review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
Confere 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.
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 the needs of inmates in crisis.
Consult with psychiatry, mental health, nursing, medical, educational, chaplain, security staff, and others 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.
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 20 years of age.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Public Safety
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CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.
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$130,000 – $170,000 / Year
Location: Natchez, MS
Responsibilities
Conduct psychological screenings and assessments based on review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
Confere 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.
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 the needs of inmates in crisis.
Consult with psychiatry, mental health, nursing, medical, educational, chaplain, security staff, and others 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.
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 20 years of age.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Public Safety
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CoreCivic by 2x
CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.
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