Tallahatchie County Correction

Clinical Psychologist - Tallahatchie County FacilityTutwiler, Mississippi Full-time Mid-Level Law EnforcementSALARY RANGE$95,000 – $120,000 USD PERFORMANCE BONUS BENEFITSMedical Ins.Dental Ins.Vision Ins.Life Ins.Retirement REQUIREMENTSMUST-HAVES- Must have a Doctorate Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology- Must possess a currrent unrestricted license to practice Psychology in Mississippi- Must have two years clinical experience, which includes one year in a comparable position- A valid driver's license is required. ROLE DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION OF DUTIESClient is currently seeking a Psychologist at Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility in Tutwiler, MS who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. Client 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 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.1.Conducts psychological screenings and assessments based on review of available records, and clinical interviews with inmates.2.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.3.Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing, and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning.4.Makes regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs.5.Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.6.Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation avoidance interventions to address the needs of inmates in crisis.7.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. CULTURE AND PERKSMore about Client Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with over 70 facilities nationwide, Client is the leader in partnership corrections with a growing presence in: o Client Safety, we operate safe, secure facilities that provide high quality services and effective reentry programs that enhance public safety. o Client Properties, we offer innovative and flexible real estate solutions that provide value to government and the people they serve. o Client Community, we deliver proven and innovative practices in settings that help people obtain employment, successful reintegrate into society and keep communities safe.Each Client 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 Client employees and how we are able to provide the industry's highest quality safety and security around the clock.Client offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company match and paid training! MORE INFORMATIONRELOCATIONNone REPORTS TOHealth Services Administrator REMOTE WORKRemote work not available TRAVELTravel not required VISAVisa sponsorship not supportedNO. OF VACANCIES1 positions available VACANT SINCEThis is a newly opened position SCREENING QUESTIONSAre you eligible to work in the United States?Are you willing to consent to a drug screen?INTERVIEW STEPSFacility schedules interviews with Health Services Administrator and Senior Director of Mental Health. If recommended facility will request BG from partner. If passed HR will offer the position