Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility North of NYC, NY

Job description

About the facility

The correctional facility operates as a county jail providing comprehensive mental health services to an adult male inmate population. The facility maintains a census of approximately 90 inmates and emphasizes collaborative care between mental health professionals and correctional staff. The institution utilizes electronic medical record systems and supports interdisciplinary approaches to inmate mental health care.

About the facility location

New York offers diverse regional attractions and year-round outdoor recreation opportunities. The area features various recreational activities and community resources throughout different seasons in this dynamic upstate region.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive psychological services in a county correctional facility serving an adult male inmate population of approximately 90 individuals. Primary responsibilities include conducting psychological evaluations, delivering individual therapeutic interventions, and providing mental health assessments for forensic cases. The position requires full-time coverage Monday through Friday with preferred hours of 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, though minimum coverage of 2 days per week will be considered. The clinician will collaborate with social workers and maintain accurate documentation using electronic medical record systems while addressing the mental health needs of inmates in a secure correctional environment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: TBD
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Adult male inmates requiring psychological services
• Average length of stay: Not applicable
• Census: 90 inmates
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and facility requirements
• Initial evaluation time: Standard evaluation timeframes per facility protocol