Licensed Psychologist

Core Civic • Watonga, OK

7d • $150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking Psychologists who are passionate about providing high-quality care in an institutional setting. The role provides psychological assessment, treatment, counseling, and crisis support to inmates while working as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team. The successful candidate must perform the listed functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in Psychology.
• Hold a current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state where the practice occurs.
• Have two years of clinical experience, including one year in a comparable position.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological screenings and assessments based on available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
• Confer with clinical staff, including psychiatrists, mental health service providers, physicians, nurses, and social workers, to exchange information about patient psychological problems, integrate treatment activities, and support continuity of care.
• Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on evaluations of inmates’ needs and level of functioning.
• Make regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs.
• Apply knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques through treatments and activities for individuals on the caseload.
• Provide appropriate 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 escalating problem behaviors 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree