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CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

Leavenworth, KS · On-site

$170K - $175K/yr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in Leavenworth, Kansas. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff $170,000 ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

San Diego, CA · On-site

$85/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in San Diego, California. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff $85.00 ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

San Diego, CA · On-site

$85/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in San Diego, California. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff $85.00 ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

Appleton, MN · On-site

$180K - $190K/yr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in Appleton, Minnesota. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff $180,952 ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

San Diego, CA · On-site

$85/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in San Diego, California. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff $85.00 ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

Eloy, AZ · On-site

$62.50/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in Eloy, Arizona. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff $62.50 / hour ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

San Diego, CA · On-site

$85/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in San Diego, California. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff $85.00 ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

National City, CA · On-site

$85/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in National City, California. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

National City, CA · On-site

$85/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in National City, California. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

Coronado, CA · On-site

$85/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in Coronado, California. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff $85.00 ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

Coronado, CA · On-site

$85/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in Coronado, California. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff $85.00 ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

Lumpkin, GA · On-site

$150K - $170K/yr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in Lumpkin, Georgia. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff $150,000 ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

Clifton, TN · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in Clifton, Tennessee. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff $130,000 ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

Watonga, OK · On-site

$155K/yr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in Watonga, Oklahoma. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff $155,000 ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

Tutwiler, MS · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in Tutwiler, Mississippi. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff $130 ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

Natchez, MS · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in Natchez, Mississippi. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff $130 ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

Whiteville, TN · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in Whiteville, Tennessee. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff $130 ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

California City, CA · On-site

$150K - $195K/yr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in California City, California. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

Vidalia, LA · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in Vidalia, Louisiana. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff $130,000 ...

CoreCivic

Correctional Psychologist

Alamo, GA · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in Alamo, Georgia. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychologist * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff $130,000 ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for correctional psychologist in the United States is $154,056.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,500.00 and $223,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Correctional Psychologist is a mental health professional who works within the criminal justice system to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals in correctional facilities. They provide therapy, crisis intervention, and psychological evaluations for inmates, helping address issues such as trauma, substance abuse, and behavioral disorders. They also collaborate with correctional staff to develop rehabilitation programs and risk assessments to support inmate reintegration and reduce recidivism. Their work plays a crucial role in maintaining mental health and safety within the prison system.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a correctional psychologist?

To thrive as a Correctional Psychologist, you need a doctoral degree in psychology, relevant state licensure, and expertise in psychological assessment and intervention within correctional settings. Familiarity with case management software, standardized assessment tools, and security protocols is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, resilience, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries are critical soft skills. These qualifications ensure effective mental health support for incarcerated individuals while maintaining safety and compliance in a challenging environment.

What challenges do correctional psychologists face in their daily work?

Correctional Psychologists often encounter unique challenges, such as working with individuals who have complex mental health needs, trauma histories, or co-occurring substance use disorders. They must adapt therapeutic approaches to the security-focused environment and work collaboratively with corrections officers and multidisciplinary teams. Managing high caseloads and supporting rehabilitation while ensuring the safety of both staff and residents can be demanding but also highly rewarding. Understanding and navigating the correctional system's protocols is essential for providing effective mental health care within these facilities.

How long does it take to become a correctional psychologist?

Becoming a correctional psychologist typically requires earning a bachelor's degree, followed by a master's or doctoral degree in psychology, which can take 4 to 8 years. Additionally, state licensing or certification is required, often involving supervised practice hours and exams, making the total pathway usually 6 to 10 years after high school.
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Correctional Psychologist

Leavenworth, KS • On-site

CoreCivic
Public Safety Administration • 10K+ employees

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$170K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist for a job in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Psychologist
  • Discipline: Therapy
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Staff
$170,000 - $175,000 / year At CoreCivic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry. This is your opportunity to make a satisfying career even more rewarding. CoreCivic is currently seeking Licensed Psychologists who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. CoreCivic employ over 100 psychologists and other mental health professionals who provide clinical services, assessment, consultation, program evaluation and staff development in the fast-paced environment of partnership corrections. The Licensed 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.
  • Demonstrated willingness and ability to provide timely clinical guidance during after-hours incidents and emergencies.

    • More about CoreCivic!
    Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with over 70 facilities nationwide, CoreCivic is the leader in partnership corrections with a growing presence in: 
    • CoreCivic Safety, we operate safe, secure facilities that provide high quality services and effective reentry programs that enhance public safety.
    • CoreCivic Properties, we offer innovative and flexible real estate solutions that provide value to government and the people they serve.
    • CoreCivic Community, we deliver proven and innovative practices in settings that help people obtain employment, successful reintegrate into society and keep communities safe.
    With opportunities in correctional security, education, and healthcare, CoreCivic has a position that's perfect for you. 
    Each CoreCivic facility is like a small town. Our correctional facilities feature kitchens, dining halls, places of worship, classrooms, vocational training centers, health care clinics, recreational areas, housing units, administrative offices and more. Working together, we provide hundreds of services and perform countless tasks every day. Teamwork is a way of life for CoreCivic employees and how we are able to provide the industry's highest quality safety and security around the clock.
    CoreCivic offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company match and paid training! 

     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 21 years of age.  

    CoreCivic is a Drug Free Workplace & EOE– M/F/Vets/Disabled.

    CoreCivic Job ID #req33680. Posted job title: Licensed Therapy Psychologist

    About CoreCivic

    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.

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

    Public safety administration

    Company size

    10,000+ Employees

    Headquarters location

    Brentwood, TN, US

    Year founded

    1983

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