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Allied Health - Clinical Psychologist

Cynet Health • Tutwiler, Mississippi • $112.18 / hour • 3m ago

Allied Health - Clinical Psychologist

Profession: Psychologist

Specialty: -

Duration: 6 month initial duration

Shift: Full time

Hours per Shift: 40

Experience: Must have two years of clinical experience, which includes one year in a comparable position

License: Must possess a current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state where practice occurs

Certifications: A valid driver's license

Must-Have:

Mental health treatment
Psychological screening
Psychological assessment
Clinical interviewing
Treatment planning

Description: The Licensed Psychologist is responsible for professional mental health care for inmates/residents. The successful candidate should be able to perform all the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job requirements. Conduct psychological screenings and assessments based on a review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates. As part of a mental health team, confer with other clinical staff to gather and provide information concerning patient psychological problems. This ensures treatment activities are well integrated and patient care follow-through occurs. Provide treatment by developing, implementing, and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning. Make regular rounds in confinement areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques used for individuals in caseload. Provide appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation avoidance interventions to address the needs of inmates in crisis. Consult with psychiatry, mental health, nursing, medical, educational, chaplain, security staff, and others as applicable to gather information and understanding into the reasons for the escalation of problem behaviors and changes in the mental health condition of inmates.

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