Licensed Psychologist

At CoreCivic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, setting the standards of care in the industry. CoreCivic is seeking Psychologists passionate about providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

Pay

$150,000 – $170,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological screenings and assessments based on record review and clinical interviews with inmates.
• Collaborate with other clinical staff (psychiatrists, mental health service providers, physicians, nurses, social workers) to share information about patient psychological problems, ensure integrated treatment activities, and follow‑through on patient care.
• Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
• Make regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques through treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
• Provide appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation‑avoidance interventions for inmates in crisis.
• Consult with psychiatry, mental health, nursing, medical, educational, chaplain, security staff, and others as needed to understand escalation of problem behaviors and changes in inmates’ mental health condition.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state of employment.
• At least two years of clinical experience, including one year in a comparable position.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum age of 18 years.

CoreCivic is a drug‑free workplace and an equal‑opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.