Licensed Psychologist

Core Civic•California City, CA

20d•$150,000 - $195,000

About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking Licensed Psychologists to provide high-quality mental health care in an institutional setting. Psychologists work as part of a mental health team and assess, treat, and support inmates, including those in crisis or in confined housing areas. The role requires timely clinical guidance during after-hours incidents and emergencies. Salary is $150,000–$195,000 annually and is negotiable. Relocation assistance is available.

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.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychological screenings and assessments using available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
Coordinate with clinical staff, including psychiatrists, mental health service providers, physicians, nurses, and social workers, to share information, integrate treatment activities, and support follow-through in patient care.
Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on evaluations of inmates’ needs and 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 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, and security staff, and others as applicable, to understand escalated problem behaviors and changes in inmates’ mental health conditions.
Provide timely clinical guidance during after-hours incidents and emergencies.