Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Psychologist- Correctional to work at a Facility in Whiteville, TN. These are registry positions with our company. You must live more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay package. Shift: M-F, 8-hour shifts
Rate: $94/hr
Qualifications:
Must have a Doctoral degree in Psychology and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
The Psychologist plans and implements all professional psychological service programs of a non-medical nature in the facility. Coordinates and directs the activities of personnel engaged in providing psychological services to inmates/residents.
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 Francisco Monday-Friday (08: 30 AM - 05: 00 PM PST).
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