Licensed Psychologist

CoreCivic • Appleton, MN

28d

About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking a Psychologist to provide high-quality mental health care to inmates in an institutional setting. The role involves conducting psychological screenings and assessments, developing and delivering treatment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary mental health team. The successful candidate must perform the listed functions at a pace and level consistent with the job’s performance requirements, including providing 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 the work 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.
• Consult with clinical staff, including psychiatrists, mental health service providers, physicians, nurses, and social workers, to exchange information about patients’ psychological problems and coordinate treatment and follow-through.
• Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on inmates’ evaluated 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 psychological counseling theories 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 to understand escalated 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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree