Psychologist- Correctional - Memphis, United States - Staff Today Inc

Staff Today Inc

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Memphis, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a **Psychologist

Correctional
to work at a Facility in Whiteville
, TN. These are _registry_ positions with our company.

Shift:
M-F, 8hr days

Rate:
$94/hr

Qualifications:

Need a doctoral degree in Psychology and a license to practice in the state of TN.
Must have 2 years of clinical experience

The Psychologist plans and implements all professional psychological service programs of a non-medical nature in the facility. Coordinates and directs the activities of personnel engaged in providing psychological services to inmates/residents.

Conducts psychological screenings and assessments based on review of available records, and clinical interviews with inmates.

As part of a mental health team, confers with other clinical staff, e.

G., psychiatrists, mental health service providers, physicians, nurses, social workers, in order to gather and provide information concerning patient psychological problems, to ensure treatment activities are well integrated, and patient care follow-through occurs.

Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing, and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning.

Makes regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs.

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.

Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation avoidance interventions to address the needs of inmates in crisis.

Consults 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 problems behaviors and changes in mental health condition of inmates.

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