What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Psychologist position at CoreCivic?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Correctional Psychologist to join our mental health team in Natchez, Mississippi. As a Correctional Psychologist, you will be responsible for conducting psychological screenings and assessments, providing treatment to inmates, and conferring with other clinical staff.
About Us:
Responsibilities:
- Conducts psychological screenings and assessments based on review of available records, and clinical interviews with inmates.
- Confers with other clinical staff, e.g., psychiatrists, mental health service providers, physicians, nurses, social workers, in order to gather and provide information concerning patient psychological problems, to ensure treatment activities are well integrated, and patient care follow-through occurs.
- Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing, and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
- Makes regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs.
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
- Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation avoidance interventions to address the needs of inmates in crisis.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Doctoral degree in Psychology.
- Must possess a current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state where practice occurs.
- Must have two years clinical experience, which includes one year in a comparable position.
- A valid driver's license is required.
Benefits:
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
