PSYCHOLOGIST

Responsibilities

• Performs psychological evaluation on I/D/R population for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Provides appropriate diagnosis based on history and presenting symptoms and makes appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Evaluates I/D/R’s mental status and severity of symptoms in determining the need for transfer to a higher level of care or placement under observation due to suicide risk or inability to adjust within regular population due to severity of symptoms.
• Provides psychotherapy or counseling for the treatment of psychological disorders or mental illness.
• Makes appropriate referrals as necessary to a psychiatrist or other licensed professional who specializes in prescribing psychotropic medication.
• Demonstrates an awareness of the psychotropic medications, monitors medication compliance, and makes referrals to the appropriate licensed medical professional should the I/D/R exhibit possible medication side effects.
• Instructs staff and officers in recognizing suicide risk factors and subsequent prevention techniques.
• Provides in-service education for medical and correctional staff as required.
• Performs and trains staff on crisis intervention techniques as required.
• Performs administrative duties in keeping accurate records of I/D/R encounters, documenting all services provided, filling out required reports and analyses as required.
• Consults with the Physician or Psychiatrist as needed for the proper health care needs of the I/D/R.
• Participates in review of the quality of care provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an accredited University.
• Current license in Psychology in the State in which the facility is located or licensure/certification in accordance with the contract requirements.
• Two (2) years of correctional work experience is preferred.
• Must hold a current license or certification in Psychology in the state in which the facility is located.
• Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.