On-Site Correctional Psychologist - F/T

About the role

MindCare Solutions is a clinician-owned and operated leader in comprehensive mental health care, seeking a Clinical Psychologist to provide exceptional mental health services in a juvenile corrections facility. The role offers a unique opportunity to make a profound impact while working in a supportive and mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mental health care, including psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and evidence-based interventions, to individuals within a correctional setting.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support the mental health and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals, ensuring care aligns with ethical and legal standards.
• Conduct psychological evaluations to assess mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and provide diagnoses with treatment recommendations.
• Absess mental status and symptom severity to determine need for higher level of care, observation, or special placement (e.g., suicide risk).
• Provide psychotherapy and counseling services.
• Refer patients to psychiatrists or other providers for medication management when appropriate.
• Monitor awareness of psychotropic medications, support compliance, and identify/report potential side effects.
• Train staff to recognize suicide risk factors and implement prevention strategies.
• Deliver in-service education and crisis intervention training to medical and correctional staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and required reports.
• Collaborate with physicians and psychiatrists on patient care.
• Participate in quality-of-care reviews and improvement efforts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) in Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Active state psychology license (must be maintained on file).
• Prior correctional experience preferred (1+ years).
• Strong critical thinking, communication skills, and situational awareness.

Benefits (W2)

• Clinician-first mentality
• Competitive Salary
• Malpractice Coverage
• Full Health & Wellness Benefits
• HSA/FSA
• 401k with 4% match
• Disability
• Life/ AD&D
• Positive/Motivated Culture
• Company-Paid Holidays
• PTO

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

Compensation

Compensation: negotiable (dependent on contract type)

Location

North Denver, CO