Clinical Psychologist Needed for Day Shift Coverage at Clinic in Florida

Job description

About the facility

The facility is a private correctional institution housing adult male inmates. The facility maintains dedicated mental health services including specialized units for psychiatric care and suicide prevention protocols.

About the facility location

Florida offers diverse recreational opportunities including wildlife experiences at natural preserves and research centers throughout the state. The region features popular entertainment attractions and theme parks, providing various options for leisure activities. Adventure activities include kayaking, wildlife tours, and nature walks through state forests and coastal areas.

About the clinician's workday

The psychologist will provide comprehensive mental health services within a correctional facility setting during day shift hours. Key responsibilities include evaluating and managing suicide watch patients with a caseload of 0-5 patients per day, delivering psychological services in the confinement unit, and responding to psychiatric emergencies and inmate requests. The position requires board certification and involves leading the facility's mental health team to ensure coordinated care delivery.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 0-5 suicide watch patients per day plus psychiatric emergencies and inmate requests
• Support staff: Mental health team members and correctional facility staff
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Suicide watch patients, psychiatric emergencies, general mental health needs