Correctional Facility - Clinical Psychologist Marietta 2064112

Company: NetHire
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: November 19, 2019

Job Description:

We are looking for a Psychologist Company Overview: (Located in Folkston,GA) Full relocation assistance provided. Temporary License for the State of Georgia can be attained and help will be provided from us. We are the world's leading provider of correctional, detention, and community reentry services with 106 facilities, approximately 85,500 beds, and 19,000 employees around the globe. Are facilities are located in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and South Africa. Job Description We are seeking a Psychologist to provide mental health care services in a correctional facility. In this role, you will be responsible for the evaluation and treatment of inmates with mental, behavioral or emotional disorders. You will also use your expertise to help correctional facility staff to learn how to effectively work with inmates who may be experiencing a psychological crisis. This is an opportunity to join a world leading organization that provides diversified services to government agencies around the globe. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a network of career opportunities Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Performs psychological evaluation on detainee/inmate population for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent. Determines the appropriate course of treatment. Evaluates detainees/inmates mental status as to the need for transfer. Provides psychotherapy counseling to treat illness or distress. Possesses a complete awareness of psychotropic medications, but cannot prescribe. Instructs staff and officers in suicide identification and subsequent prevention techniques. Provides in-service education for medical and correctional staff as required. Performs and trains staff on crisis intervention techniques. Performs administrative duties in keeping accurate records of detainee/inmate contact, 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 detainee/inmate. Participates in review of the quality of care provided. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements D, Psy.D, or EdD 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 contract requirements. (Current copy of license must be on file at the facility at all times.) Two (2) years of correctional work experience is preferred. Please apply today Keywords: Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Georgia, GA, Hilliard, Lessie, Kingsland, St Marys, Woodbine, White Oak, Waverly, Callahan, Evergreen, Yulee, Moniac, St George, Kent, Crawford, Nassau Village - Ratliff, Franklintown, Amelia City, Fernandina Beach, Hopewell, Piney Bluff, Brunswick, Dock Junction, Sterling, Zuta, Atkinson, Hickox, Nahunta, Hoboken, Raybon, Hortense, Waycross, Sunnyside, Blackshear, Manor, Homerville, Cogdell, Fargo, Jacksonville, Florida, Valdosta, Douglas

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