Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Licensed Clinical Psychologist Location: Leavenworth, KS Position: Full Time + Benefits & Sign on Bonus Must Have: Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Doctoral degree in Psychology. Must possess a current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in Kansas where practice occurs. Must have two years clinical experience, which includes one year in a comparable position. Responsibilities: Conduct 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. Make regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload. Provide appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation avoidance interventions to address the needs of inmates in crisis. Consult 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. This is an onsite position, NOT remote. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grammar LLC