Licensed Psychologist PRN

CoreCivic•San Diego, CA

15h

About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking a Licensed Psychologist on a PRN basis to provide professional psychological services in an institutional setting. The role plans and implements non-medical psychological service programs in the facility and coordinates and directs personnel engaged in providing psychological services to inmates or residents. The position works up to 30 hours per week and involves providing assessment, treatment, consultation, and crisis support as part of a mental health team.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state where the 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.
Coordinate with clinical staff, including psychiatrists, mental health providers, physicians, nurses, and social workers, to exchange information, integrate treatment activities, and support continuity of care.
Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on 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 theory and techniques in treatment 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 escalating problem behaviors and changes in inmates’ mental health conditions.
Coordinate and direct personnel engaged in providing psychological services.