Psychologist- Days/ $9000.00 BONUS

Wellpath•Fredonia, KY

20d

About The Position

As a Psychologist in a correctional or detention facility, you will provide clinical mental health services to inmate patients and offer clinical supervision and guidance to mental health professionals assisting you. Services must be consistent with your professional training and experience and meet facility expectations. The role includes providing care in accordance with professional standards and institutional policies, supporting staff development, and contributing to quality improvement activities.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and consultation services consistent 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.
Assist in staff recruitment and selection.
Notify appropriate personnel of serious incidents.
Provide professional education and staff development as needed.
Provide clinical supervision and guidance to mental health professionals assisting with services.