Psychologist

Job overview

The Psychologist role is onsite in West Liberty, KY; compensation is not specified. The position provides clinical mental health services in a correctional or detention facility. The Psychologist assesses and treats inmate patients while supporting consistent, ethical clinical care. The role also provides clinical supervision and guidance to assisting mental health professionals and contributes to quality improvement and staff development.

What you'll do

• Provide clinical and consultation services consistent with professional standards and facility policies
• conduct diagnosis, treatment, psychological testing, and crisis intervention
• participate in quality improvement
• develop clinical service goals and objectives
• assist with staff recruitment and selection
• notify appropriate personnel of serious incidents
• provide professional education and staff development as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

psychologist

clinical mental health

correctional facility

detention facility

diagnosis

psychological testing

crisis intervention

clinical supervision

west liberty ky

wellpath

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a doctorate in psychology, significant professional experience in mental health delivery, and a license to practice psychology in the state of employment. Position is available only to U.S. residents.

About the employer

Wellpath is hiring for this role. Industry: Correctional Institutions. Sector: 92.