Psychologist - TAG MedStaffing

Job Overview - Psychologist:
Join our client in Cherry Hill, NJ, as a Corrections Psychologist, providing psychotherapy and diagnostic services within a correctional facility. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver effective mental health care to inmates, ensuring outcomes meet established guidelines.

Compensation: $65 - $75/hour
Location: Cherry Hill, NJ

Responsibilities as the Psychologist:

• Psychotherapy & Assessments: Conduct psychiatric intakes, assessments, and evaluations for inmate patients, and provide individual and group psychotherapy.
• Diagnosis & Treatment: Diagnose and treat mental illnesses, conduct psychological assessments, and provide crisis intervention.
• Collaboration: Work closely with mental health and medical staff, contributing to behavioral health program development.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records of all care provided.
• Patient Interaction: Promote a therapeutic environment and communicate effectively with patients and their families.

Qualifications for the Psychologist:

• Education: Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in NJ.
• Certifications: Active CPR certification required.
• Experience: Knowledge of mental health delivery systems and psychological evaluation techniques.
• Skills: Strong critical thinking, assessment, and interpersonal communication skills.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.