Full Time Correctional Psychologist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Psychologists shall be able to perform the following: 

This position is responsible for providing mental health services and coordinating with other healthcare professionals within the correctional facility, all while adhering to strict security protocols and regulations within the correctional environment. Psychologist shall work in-person, full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 hours daily. We are seeking a qualified candidate who will provide comprehensive medical care to inmates at the Correctional Facility along with a current license and preferably one year of experience in corrections. This role will in-person be in the US Virgin Islands in either St. Croix or St. Thomas. The pay range for this position is $45/hour and includes a monthly $3000 stipend that will be discussed.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of a wide variety of personality evaluation methods and is responsible for the preparation of comprehensive psychological reports for various purposes.
• Assists in interdisciplinary classification of inmates by identifying behavioral, emotional, drug/alcohol, or personality problems and the subsequent development of appropriate programs on an individual basis.
• Completes reports for institutional staff on inmates who may manifest sudden bizarre behavior, thoughts, insomnia, psychosomatic complaints, suicidal preoccupations, depression, somnambulism, anxiety, situational crisis, or long-term disciplinary and segregation cases.
• Organizes and is responsible for facilitating both individual and group psychotherapy on a regular basis for inmates.
• Conducts individual treatment and crisis intervention sessions on an as-needed or emergency basis.
• Responsible for providing assessment and referral services for staff referred to psychology services by their supervisors or for staff personally requesting assistance with problems of alcohol use, drug use, or emotional problems which are affecting job performance.
• Performs evaluations on cadet applicants.
• Testifies in court as an expert witness.
• Performs other related work as assigned; all duties and assignments are confidential.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in psychology from an accredited institution. The program should be accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or another recognized accrediting body

• License: EPPP: Pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), which is a national licensing examination - must be willing to obtain USVI license 

• Minimum one year of experience in corrections, psychiatric, emergency care, cultural competency, or trauma-informed care

• Strong knowledge of mental health disorders, treatment modalities, and therapeutic interventions.

• Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals from different cultural backgrounds and age groups.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a caseload effectively.

• Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on the needs of the organization.

• Preferred: Experience using GlobalMed Virtual Health Software and Hardware Solutions for potential telehealth service delivery.

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of working extended hours if and when the position requires it.
• Able to see well enough to read faint or partially obscured writing or printing, with corrective lenses if needed.
• Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying, and moving objects that can weigh up to 50 lbs. This movement can occur throughout the day.
• Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills.
• Must have finger dexterity for holding objects, typing, etc.