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Acuity International · 5 months ago

Psychologist - Corrections (Notional)

Acuity International is a global organization offering a range of services and career opportunities. They are seeking a Psychologist for Corrections who will conduct psychological screenings, provide treatment plans for inmates, and collaborate with a mental health team to ensure comprehensive care.

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Responsibilities

Conducts psychological screenings and assessments based on review of available records, and clinical interviews with inmates
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
Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing, and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning
Makes regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload
Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation avoidance interventions to address the needs of inmates in crisis
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

Qualification

Doctoral degree in PsychologyLicensed to practice psychologyClinical experiencePsychological counseling techniquesMental health assessments

Required

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 21 years of age

Company

Acuity International

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Acuity International is a leading provider of process and technology-based critical services to global government.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Anthony Corbi
Chief Executive Officer
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Joe Guiliano
Chief Financial Officer
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