Psychologist
On-siteUnion Springs, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Provide psychological leadership, consultation, and direct services to facility residents to improve mental health and reduce recidivism. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess and treat mental and emotional disorders, while conducting risk assessments to inform housing, treatment, and release decisions. Work with inmates to prepare them for reintegration by supporting housing, employment, and resource finding. Deliver counseling to help manage emotional challenges and develop coping mechanisms. Coordinate educational training activities related to mental health care. Requires an unrestricted Psychologist license in AL, BLS CPR certification, and experience with underserved populations.
Required Qualifications
- Must hold a current, unrestricted Psychologist license in AL
- Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
- Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disorders
- Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including other medical professionals, correctional staff and judges
- Ability to interpret and analyze data to create treatment plans
- Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening
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