Benefits Information
$10K Sign on Bonus!
Disbursements of $5k after 30 days and $5k after one year
CONTRACT POSITION
ON-SITE / FULL-TIME
Responsibilities
Summary: The Psychologist evaluates inmates/detainees/residents (I/D/R) for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Diagnoses disorders and determines the appropriate course of treatment. Responsible for directing and coordinating mental health functions as well as supervising and training staff members.
Role and Responsibilities
- Perform psychological evaluation on I/D/R population for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Provide appropriate diagnosis based on history and presenting symptoms and makes appropriate treatment recommendations.
- Evaluate 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.
- Provide psychotherapy or counseling for the treatment of psychological disorders or mental illness.
- Make appropriate referrals as necessary to a psychiatrist or other licensed professional who specializes in prescribing psychotropic medication.
- Demonstrate an awareness of psychotropic medications, monitor medication compliance, and make referrals to the appropriate licensed medical professional should the I/D/R exhibit possible medication side effects.
- Instruct staff and officers in recognizing suicide risk factors and subsequent prevention techniques.