Staff Position

Correctional Psychologist
La Palma Correctional Center
Eloy, AZ

$130K-170K/year

Posted Today

Overview

Start DateASAP
Setting
Correctional

Pay

27% higher than average Therapist / Psychologist pay in Arizona

Estimated pay

$130K-170K/year

Benefits

Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Life insurance

Qualifications

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License

Other license in Arizona

Other

Eligible to work in US

Description

$130,000 - $170,000 / Annually At CoreCivic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry. CoreCivic is currently seeking Psychologists who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.
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.

Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Doctoral degree in Psychology.
Must possess a current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state where practice occurs.
Must have two years clinical experience, which includes one year in a comparable position.
A valid driver's license is required.
Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran..

CoreCivic Job ID #req26593. Posted job title: Therapy Psychologist

Facility

La Palma Correctional Center

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Employer

CoreCivic

About

CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.

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