Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist

The Licensed Psychologist is responsible for providing comprehensive psychological services within a correctional setting, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and crisis intervention for inmate populations. This role works as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team to ensure integrated, high-quality behavioral health care. The Psychologist will conduct evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide ongoing counseling and intervention services while maintaining compliance with clinical and institutional standards.

Must-Haves

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.

Nice-To-Haves

Corrections or Detention Experience The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements. 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 problems behaviors and changes in mental health condition of inmates.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an accredited institution
• Active, unrestricted Psychologist license in Kansas
• Minimum 2+ years of clinical experience
  • Including 1 year in a comparable role

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in corrections, detention, or forensic psychology settings
• Experience working with high-risk or acute behavioral health populations