Licensed Psychologist - Otay Mesa
Company: Corecivic
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
*This job is performed at the Otay Mesa Detention Center in San
Diego, CA.**$130,000 - $170,000 / Annually*At*CoreCivic*, our
mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders,
as we set the standards of care in the industry. CoreCivic is
currently seeking *Psychologists* who have a passion for providing
the highest quality care in an institutional setting.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.*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 including
Disability/Veteran._Job Type: Full-timePay: $130,000.00 -
$170,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Flexible
schedule* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off*
Retirement plan* Vision insuranceWork setting:* In-personWork
Location: In personby Jobble
Keywords: Corecivic, National City , Licensed Psychologist - Otay Mesa, Healthcare , San Diego, California
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