Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Florida

Job description

About the facility

This forensic facility provides specialized psychological services within a secure environment designed to serve adult populations requiring comprehensive mental health assessments. The facility maintains established protocols for psychological evaluation procedures and emphasizes evidence-based assessment practices. The institution operates during standard business hours and supports qualified clinical professionals in delivering thorough psychological testing services. The facility utilizes standardized assessment procedures to ensure accurate evaluation processes within the forensic setting.

About the facility location

Florida offers diverse attractions ranging from theme parks to natural wildlife experiences. Visitors can explore Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, and Universal Orlando Resort for entertainment, while nature enthusiasts may visit Everglades National Park to observe alligators and Crystal River for manatee encounters. The region offers various water activities including boat tours through the Ten Thousand Islands and dolphin-watching excursions near Marco Island. Coastal destinations such as Pensacola Beach, Fort Lauderdale Beach, and Shell Island provide beach experiences.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive psychological testing and assessment services within a forensic facility environment serving adult populations. Primary responsibilities include conducting thorough psychological evaluations and administering standardized psychological assessments during full-time day shifts totaling 40 hours per week. The position requires maintaining accurate clinical documentation and adhering to established forensic facility protocols while delivering evidence-based assessment services. The clinician will work with no call requirements and must possess prescriptive authority as part of the role requirements. All assessment activities will be conducted on-site within the secure forensic environment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Support staff: yes
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial evaluation time: Variable