Licensed Psychologist
Job Location:
California, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 150000 - 195000
Experience Required:
1-3years
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- 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.
Requirements
- 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 of California
- Must have two years clinical experience which includes one year in a comparable position
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Corrections or Detention Center Experience preferred
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement
Paid Time Off
Required Skills:
Must have two years clinical experience which includes one year in a comparable position Corrections or Detention Center Experience
Required Education:
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 of California Corrections or Detention Center Experience preferred