Clinical Psychologist Needed for 1099 Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Newark, New Jersey

Job description

About the facility

A state prison seeks a Clinical Psychologist for locum tenens coverage within a correctional environment. The facility provides comprehensive psychological services to adult male inmates and maintains established protocols for mental health care delivery. The institution operates during regular business hours and emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the incarcerated population.

About the facility location

Newark offers diverse cultural attractions including the Newark Museum of Art, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and Prudential Center which hosts various entertainment events. The area features notable outdoor spaces such as Branch Brook Park and Newark Riverfront Park, along with educational institutions like Seton Hall University. Visitors can explore the local dining scene which includes Portuguese community restaurants and establishments run by celebrity chefs.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive psychological services to adult male inmates within a state prison environment during full-time day shifts totaling 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include conducting individual therapy sessions and performing specialized psychological testing including Static 99R assessments, status evaluations, and Sexually Violent Predator evaluations. The position requires maintaining accurate clinical documentation while managing a therapeutic caseload addressing standard mental health diagnoses found in DSM-5 with no call requirements.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Support staff: social workers, psychologist, and psychiatrists
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Adult male inmates with standard diagnoses in DSM-5
• Average length of stay: Long Term
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable
• Initial evaluation time: Variable