Clinical Validation, Consulting, Crisis Intervention, Cross-Functional, Federal Laws and Regulations, Follow Through, Health Plan, Healthcare, Medical Records, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Process Improvement, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Reimbursement, Schedule Development, Social Work, Treatment Plan, United States Citizen
Licensed Psychologist (Psychologist) | Days | 40 Hours | [City, State]
Hook (Why Apply)
Join a team delivering professional mental health care in a structured facility setting. Enjoy a competitive pay rate of $114.24/hour with weekly pay via direct deposit and comprehensive medical benefits (W-2). Start on 08/03/2026 and work a Days (40 hour) schedule with support from a dedicated 24/7 VHS team.
Job Description
Quick Facts
- Location: [City, State]
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
- End Date/Duration: 8 weeks (Full-time)
- Shift: Days (40 hour)
- Hours/week: 40
- Employment Type: Full-time contract (8 weeks)
- License/Certs: License verification required; BLS required (or pending attestation)
- Experience: Board eligibility required to qualify for privileges
Pay & Benefits
- Pay Rate: $114.24/hour
- Weekly Pay: Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit (W-2)
- Medical Benefits: Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Referral Program: Robust referral bonus program
- Paid Sick Time: Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state/federal/local laws
- Reimbursements: Licensure/certification and travel/other reimbursements when applicable
- Other: Competitive pay packages; 24/7 dedicated team committed to your success
- Note: Bill rates are for labor onlyqualified expenses are billed separately.
What Youll Do
- Conduct psychological screenings and assessments using record reviews and clinical interviews.
- Provide mental health treatment by developing, implementing, and modifying individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborate as part of a mental health team (e.g., psychiatrists, clinicians, physicians, nurses, social workers) to ensure integrated care and follow-through.
- Perform regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess adjustment and treatment needs.
- Deliver psychological counseling interventions, including strategies suitable for individuals in caseload and those in crisis.
- Provide appropriate crisis assessments and counseling and interventions focused on de-escalation and confrontation avoidance.
- Consult with relevant facility staff (e.g., psychiatry, nursing, medical, educational, chaplaincy, and security) to understand factors driving mental health changes and behavior escalation.
What You Need
Required
- US citizenship for ICE clearance
- Board eligibility documentation (required to qualify for privileges)
- Online license verification
- BLS that meets CoreCivic compliance requirements, or completed pending BLS attestation
- Ability to provide psychological services in an institutional setting, including confined housing rounds and crisis-focused interventions
Preferred
- Prior experience working in correctional, forensic, or similar structured environments (if available)
About the Assignment
This assignment supports a mental health program providing psychological screening, assessment, and treatment for inmates/residents as part of a multidisciplinary care team at a leading facility in [City, State]. The role includes ongoing clinical work, coordination with psychiatry and other departments, and rounds in confined housing areas to support patient mental health needs.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSCC.
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