Lead Psychologist

Up to $195,000 annual salary, depending on experience, plus a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

About the role

CoreCivic is seeking a Lead Psychologist with a passion for providing the highest quality care in an in-patient, institutional setting. 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, and performs duties at a pace consistent with job performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychological screenings and assessments based on review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
• Confers with other clinical staff (e.g., psychiatrists, mental health service providers, physicians, nurses, social workers) to gather and provide information concerning patient psychological problems, ensuring 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 thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques through treatments and activities 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 to gather information and understanding into reasons for escalation of problem behaviors and changes in mental health condition of inmates.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Doctoral degree in Psychology.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state where practice occurs, or ability to obtain state-specific licensure.
• Seven years of post-independent licensure clinical experience, including six years of administrative supervisory experience.
• Experience managing behavioral health treatment programs, treatment of SMI populations, and/or leading complex organizations.
• Experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

About CoreCivic

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, CoreCivic operates over 70 facilities nationwide and is a leader in partnership corrections. With a growing presence in CoreCivic Safety, CoreCivic Properties, and CoreCivic Community, the organization provides high-quality services, effective reentry programs, and innovative real estate solutions that enhance public safety.

CoreCivic facilities function like small towns, featuring kitchens, dining halls, places of worship, classrooms, vocational training centers, health care clinics, recreational areas, housing units, and administrative offices. Teamwork is essential to providing industry-leading safety and security.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid training.