Psychologist - Corrections

Jackson, MS 39056

Posted: 03/24/2025 Industry: Healthcare Jobs Job Number: 25-16009 Pay Rate ($): 135

Job Description

Health Advocates Network is seeking a Psychologist - Corrections to work at a Facility in Natchez, MS . This is a registry position with our company.
Shift: Days, M-F 8 Hours
Rate: $135/1099
Description:
This is a 13-week registry role. The facility is in Natchez, MS.

The requirements are:

  • Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Doctoral degree in Psychology.
    Must reside 70 miles away from facility
    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.

Job Responsibilities:

  • 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.

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at 505-565-5558 and ask to speak with Jasmine Monday-Friday (08: 30 AM - 05: 00 PM MT).


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