Psychologist - Mental Health

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits Information

NEW $10,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!

• 5,000 after 30 days of employment
• 5,000 upon completion of 1 year of service

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Responsibilities
Your primary role is to evaluate and diagnose inmates/detainees/residents (I/D/R) for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. In this role, you will:

Co-ordinate mental health functions (including supervising and training staff members).

Examine and treat detainees/inmates referred by the nursing/professional staff to ensure proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

Provide psychotherapy or counseling for psychological disorders or mental illness.

Make appropriate referrals as necessary to a psychiatrist.

Evaluate I/D/R’s mental status and symptoms in determining the need for transfer or placement under observation due to suicide risk.

Make referrals to the appropriate professional should the I/D/R exhibit side effects.

Document services provided and comprehensive notes in the patient medical records.

Instruct staff and officers in recognizing suicide risk factors.

Provide in-service education for medical and correctional staff as required.

Qualifications
Acute awareness, critical thinking ability, and strong communication skills are key qualities we look for.

Minimum Requirements

PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an accredited University. Current license in Psychology in the State in which the facility is located or licensure/certification in accordance with the contract requirements.

Two (2) years of correctional work experience is preferred.

Must hold a current license or certification in Psychology in the state in which the facility is located. Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

Physical Requirements

Frequently: Lift or carry up to 10 lbs.; walk, stand, bend, stoop and sit.

Occasionally: Lift or carry/push or pull up to 40 lbs., climb, reach above shoulder level and work with machinery.

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