Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Role Licensed Clinical Psychologist Location Watonga, OK Position Full Time + Benefits & Sign on Bonus Must Have Active license in the state of Oklahoma OR the ability to attain one. Clinical Experience (School Psychologist not accepted). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr