Travel Psychology in Newark, NJ

LocumTenens.com

Newark, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Case Management, Clinical Study Publications, Cook Dishes, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), Government, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Outpatient Care, Performing Arts, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Recreation, Restaurant, Sports
LOCATION
Newark, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago
This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id:  ORD-207142-PhD-NJ
  • Title:  PhD
  • Dates Needed:  ASAP - Ongoing
  • Shift Type:  Day Shift
  • Assignment Type:  Outpatient
  • Call Required:  No
  • Board Certification Required:  Yes
  • Job Duration:  Locums
About the Facility

This state prison provides comprehensive psychological services to adult male inmates within a secure correctional environment. The facility maintains established protocols for mental health care delivery and utilizes standardized evaluation procedures for the incarcerated population. The institution operates during regular business hours and emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic interventions within the correctional setting.

About the Facility Location

This area features notable cultural attractions including the Newark Museum of Art, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and the Prudential Center for entertainment and sports events. Branch Brook Park provides outdoor recreation opportunities, while the region offers diverse dining options ranging from celebrity-chef establishments to Portuguese community restaurants. Educational institutions like Seton Hall University and family-friendly destinations such as Turtle Back Zoo contribute to the area's varied recreational landscape.

About the Clinician's Workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive psychological services to adult male inmates within a state prison environment. Primary responsibilities include conducting individual therapy sessions, performing psychological evaluations, and completing specialized assessments including Static 99R, Status evaluations, and Sexually Violent Predator evaluations. The position requires working full-time day shifts totaling 40 hours per week with no call requirements. The clinician will maintain accurate clinical documentation while managing a therapeutic caseload addressing standard mental health diagnoses found in DSM-5.


Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD:  Variable
  • Support Staff:  Correctional staff and administrative support
  • Patient Population:  Adults
  • Location Type:  On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required:  No
  • Government:  No
  • Shift Hours:  Full time (40 hours)
  • Cases Treated:  Adult male inmates with standard diagnoses in DSM-5
  • Average Length of Stay:  Long Term
  • Census:  Variable
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day:  Variable
  • Initial Evaluation Time:  Variable

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

  • Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
  • Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
  • Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
  • Digital hub for assignment details


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About the Company

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LocumTenens.com

Welcome to a Career Opportunity with LocumTenens.com! We are a member of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, the third largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities. You will find us included among Atlanta's Best Places to Work and ranked #6 on Fortune 2018 Best Companies to Work for in Health Care and Biopharma. When hospitals or medical facilities are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary healthcare providers on demand. Patients Need Doctors – that’s where we come in … and you don’t need a medical degree! Demand is high and career opportunities are expanding.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services