Psychologist (no weekends or on-call)

Wellpath•New City, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychologist provides clinical mental health services to inmate patients in a correctional or detention facility. The role includes clinical supervision and guidance for mental health professionals assisting the psychologist and requires services consistent with professional training and experience, facility expectations, institutional policies, and professional standards. The position also supports quality improvement, staff development, and the development of clinical service goals and objectives. Preferred hours are Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The employer is also open to a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with two later days, such as 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The role has no weekends or on-call requirements. Applicants must reside in the United States.

Requirements

Doctorate in psychology.
Experience with mental health delivery systems.
Significant professional experience in the mental health field demonstrating knowledge of diagnosing and treating psychological disorders and psychological evaluation techniques, including use of psychological assessment instruments.
License to practice psychology in the state of employment, issued by the appropriate state licensing agency.
Must reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and consultation services in accordance with professional standards and institutional policies and procedures.
Conduct direct clinical services, including diagnosis, treatment, psychological testing, and crisis intervention.
Ensure compliance with ethical and professional standards of care and participate in quality improvement activities.
Develop and implement goals and objectives for clinical services.
Provide clinical supervision and guidance to mental health professionals assisting the psychologist.
Assist in staff recruitment and selection.
Notify appropriate personnel of serious incidents.
Provide professional education and staff development as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid time off.
401(k).
DailyPay, allowing employees to receive earned wages as they earn them.
Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including free counseling and health coaching.
Company-paid life insurance.
Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts.
Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.