Naphcare, Inc.·Atmore, Alabama
Provide psychological leadership, consultation, and direct treatment to facility residents to improve mental health and reduce recidivism. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conduct risk assessments and prepare inmates for reintegration into society.
Overview NaphCare is hiring a Psychologist to join our team of medical professionals at the Alabama Department of Corrections - William C. Holman Correctional Facility located in Atmore, AL. As a Correctional Psychologist, you will provide psychological treatment and support to the facility residents while working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health needs.
The Psychologist is responsible for providing psychological leadership, consultation and direct services for patients to help improve their mental health and reduce the risk of recidivism. Additional responsibilities may include and not be limited to: Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in providing assessment and treatment of mental and emotional disorders of patients. Working with inmates to prepare them for reintegration into society, providing support for finding housing, employment, and other resources. Providing counseling and support to help inmates manage emotional challenges, cope with incarceration, and develop coping mechanisms. Coordinating, leading and participating in educational training activities related to mental health care Conducting risk assessments to identify potential dangers to inmates and the public, informing decisions about housing, treatment, and release
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications Must hold a current, unrestricted Psychologist license in the CA Must possess an active 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 Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information Display integrity, professionalism and be able 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 Why Join NaphCare? NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company. NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include: Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one! Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one! Lowest Cost Benefits! Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one! Tuition Assistance Referral bonuses Term life insurance at no cost to the employee Generous paid time off & paid holidays Free continuing education and CMEs NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up to date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing. If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I’ll be in touch. Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Advancing Correctional Healthcare | NaphCare
Must hold a current, unrestricted Psychologist license and an active BLS/CPR certification. Experience working with underserved populations and those with substance use disorders is required.
Market context
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