Licensed Psychologist
Company: CoreCivic
Location: Whiteville
Posted on: March 10, 2026
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Job Description:
$130,000 - $170,000 / ANNUALLY (negotiable based on experience)
Relocation Assistance Available! This position will be split
between both Hardeman and Whiteville Facilities to equal fulltime
hours. AtCoreCivic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in
the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the
industry. CoreCivic is currently seeking a Post-Doctoral PsyD
seeking a fellowship or Licensed Psychologists who have a passion
for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.
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. 1. Conducts
psychological screenings and assessments based on review of
available records, and clinical interviews with inmates. 2. As part
of a mental health team, confers with other clinical staff, e.g.,
psychiatrists, mental health service providers, physicians, nurses,
social workers, in order to gather and provide information
concerning patient psychological problems, to ensure treatment
activities are well integrated, and patient care follow-through
occurs. 3. Provides treatment to inmates by developing,
implementing, and modifying individual treatment plans based on
evaluation of needs and level of functioning. 4. Makes regular
rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess
inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs. 5.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling
theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for
individuals in caseload. 6. Provides appropriate mental health
assessments, counseling, and confrontation avoidance interventions
to address the needs of inmates in crisis. 7. Consults 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 problems
behaviors and changes in mental health condition of inmates.
Qualifications: - Graduate from an accredited college or university
with a Doctoral degree in Psychology. - Must possess a current,
unrestricted license to practice psychology in the state where
practice occurs. - Must have two years clinical experience, which
includes one year in a comparable position. - A valid driver's
license is required. - Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18
years of age. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including
Disability/Veteran
Keywords: CoreCivic, Jackson , Licensed Psychologist, Healthcare , Whiteville, Tennessee
