Licensed Psychologist

CoreCivic’s mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, setting industry standards of care. The organization is seeking psychologists passionate about providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

Pay

$130,000 – $170,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological screenings and assessments using record reviews and clinical interviews with inmates.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, mental health service providers, physicians, nurses, social workers, and other clinical staff to integrate treatment activities and ensure follow‑through of 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.
• Apply psychological counseling theory and techniques in treatments and activities for individuals in caseload.
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation‑avoidance interventions for inmates in crisis.
• Consult with psychiatry, nursing, medical, educational, chaplain, security staff, and others to gather information and understand escalations of problem behaviors and changes in inmates’ mental health conditions.

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.