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Management & Training Corporation · 1 day ago

Clinical Director (PhD Psychologist)

Graceville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Management & Training Corporation is seeking a compassionate Clinical Psychologist to join their dedicated team at the Graceville Correctional Facility. The role involves providing expert mental health care, supervising mental health professionals, and overseeing the implementation of psychological service programs within the facility.

Human Resources

Responsibilities

Support and assist health services team, at all levels, in delivery of quality patient services and development of facility goals and policies related to quality assurance and mental health services. Is familiar with all aspects of facility operations to assist in other areas as needed

Possess extensive knowledge of the provision of correctional health services, with a focus on mental health, MTC and jurisdictional policies and procedures, and ACA standards

Practice and promote patient advocacy; assist with the maintenance of ethical practice

Develop, promote, and implement quality assurance indicators, based on analysis of incident reports/grievances, requirements of contract, jurisdictional policies and procedures, and clinical practice guidelines

Participate in and promote quality improvement activities, to include active participation in the quality improvement committee

Monitor delivery of mental health care, audit patient records, review and complete monthly statistical reports, analyze, distribute, and discuss findings with quality improvement committee

Closely monitor all potential catastrophic events and perform utilization review and tracking

Submit and implement recommendations for improvements in services and optimal utilization of staff

Develop and monitor effectiveness of corrective action plans when services fall below the required threshold of compliance

Recommend methods of improving efficiency and cost effectiveness of health-related services

Knowledge of problem-solving techniques and modern statistical methods required

Demonstrates a high level of productivity and dependability

Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, on clinical and other issues to administration, staff, inmates, and outside agencies and providers, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, fairness, firmness and good judgment

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management

Qualification

PhD in PsychologyFlorida State CertificationClinical ExperienceCPR CertificationCorrectional Health ServicesPatient AdvocacyQuality ImprovementEffective CommunicationProblem-Solving Techniques