Psychologist - Corrections

Licensed Psychologist Position

Are you a Licensed Psychologist looking for a fresh start? If so, we can help you! HANSTAFF is a nationwide healthcare staffing company that has partnered with correctional facilities across your state to help them find amazing nurses. We're looking for you to become a valued member of the healthcare team at our client's medical facility!

This position is located in Leavenworth, KS.

Pay Rate: $150/hour

Details:

• Full-time schedules
• Some weekends may be required
• 8 or 12-hour shifts available depending on the facility
• Contract position (flexible with shift availability is a plus)
• 6-month initial duration. Full-time. Must be at least board eligible to qualify for privileges. US citizenship required for ICE clearance - expedited clearance in place for new activation - candidates will be subject to thorough background & credit investigation for clearance. ICE clearance for this location takes 4-6 weeks from initiation.

Job Summary: The licensed psychologist is responsible for professional mental health care for inmates/residents.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts psychological screenings and assessments based on review of available records, and clinical interviews with inmates.
• As part of a mental health team, 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.
• Consults with psychiatry, mental health, nursing, medical, educational, chaplain, security staff, and others, as applicable to gather information and understanding into the reasons for the escalation of problem behaviors and changes in mental health condition of inmates.

Skills: Required Skills & Experience:

• Must have two (2) years of clinical experience, which includes one year in a comparable position.

Education:

• Required Education: Graduate from an accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in psychology.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• A valid driver's license.
• Must possess a current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state where practice occurs.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Competitive pay packages
• Weekly pay
• Travel stipends are available for qualified candidates