Licensed Psychologist

Core Civic • APPLETON, MN

22d • $180,952 - $190,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking a Psychologist to provide mental health care in an institutional setting. The role involves conducting screenings and assessments, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary mental health team, and developing and delivering treatment to inmates. The successful candidate must perform the listed functions at a pace and level consistent with actual job performance requirements and demonstrate willingness and ability to provide timely clinical guidance during after-hours incidents and emergencies.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state where practice occurs.
• Two years of clinical experience, including one year in a comparable position.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological screenings and assessments using available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
• Coordinate with other clinical staff to gather and share information about patients’ psychological concerns, integrate treatment activities, and support care follow-through.
• Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on evaluations of inmates’ needs and level of functioning.
• Make regular rounds in segregation and other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs.
• Apply knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques in 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 staff, and others as applicable to understand behavioral escalations and changes in inmates’ mental health conditions.
• Provide timely clinical guidance during after-hours incidents and emergencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree