Correctional Psychologist Jobs

At our correctional facility, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.
We are currently seeking Psychologists who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.
$115,000.00 - $125,000.00 / year
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.

• Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation avoidance interventions to address the needs of inmates in crisis.
• Conducts psychological screenings and assessments based on review of available records, and clinical interviews with inmates.
• Makes regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs.
• 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.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
• Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing, and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
• 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 problematic behaviors and changes in the mental health condition of inmates.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Must have two years of clinical experience, which includes one year in a comparable position.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• 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.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits
Full-time benefits