Travel Psychology - $4,286 per week in Hartsville, TN

Job Title: Licensed Psychologist Profession: Psychologist Specialty: - Duration: 6 months Shift: Full Time Hours per Shift: 10 Experience: Must have two years of clinical experience, including one year in a comparable position. License: Must possess a current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state where practice occurs. Certifications: A valid driver's license. Must-Have: Board eligibility documentation. Description: The Licensed Psychologist is responsible for professional mental health care for inmates/residents. The successful candidate should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements. Conduct psychological screenings and assessments based on review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates. As part of a mental health team, confer with other clinical staff to gather and provide information concerning patient psychological problems, ensuring treatment activities are well integrated and patient care follow-through occurs. Provide treatment to inmates by developing, implementing, and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning. Make regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques through treatments and activities used for individuals on caseload. Provide appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation avoidance interventions to address the needs of inmates in crisis. Consult 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 problematic behaviors and changes in mental health condition of inmates.