Job description

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 a 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.

Must Haves:

-A valid driver’s license is required.

-Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Doctoral degree in Psychology.

-Valid TN Psychologist license

-Must have two years clinical experience, which includes one year in a comparable position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $125,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Corrections

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eloy, AZ 85131: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to have a background screening?
• Are you willing to undergo a Drug Test?
• Have you previously been employed with CCA or Core Civic?
• Pls List psychologist License no. and state-issued for verification no.

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• AZ Psychologist License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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+91 6462066434

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