Licensed Psychologist - PRN

CoreCivic•Pahrump, NV

About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking a PRN Psychologist to provide professional psychological services of a non-medical nature in an institutional setting. The position plans and implements psychological service programs and coordinates and directs personnel engaged in providing psychological services to inmates or residents. The role works as part of a mental health team and may work up to 30 hours per week.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state where the work occurs.
Two years of clinical experience, including one year in a comparable position.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychological screenings and assessments using available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
Collaborate with clinical staff to gather and share information about patients’ psychological problems, integrate treatment activities, and support continuity of care.
Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on inmates’ assessed needs and level of functioning.
Make regular rounds in segregation and other confined housing areas to assess inmates’ adjustment and mental health treatment needs.
Apply psychological counseling theory and techniques through appropriate treatments and activities for individuals on the caseload.
Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation-avoidance interventions for inmates in crisis.
Consult with psychiatry, mental health, nursing, medical, educational, chaplain, security, and other staff to understand the causes of escalating problem behaviors and changes in inmates’ mental health conditions.
Coordinate and direct personnel engaged in providing psychological services.