Join VieMed Healthcare Staffing as a licensed Psychologist and make a meaningful impact within a dynamic healthcare environment. This critical role involves providing expert mental health services to detainees, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychological care. If you are committed to advancing mental health treatment and possess the necessary credentials, we invite you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.
Overview:
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Psychologist to serve at a federal detention facility in Jena, LA. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive mental health assessments, therapy, and consultation services within a secure, multidisciplinary setting. This position offers an opportunity to utilize your clinical expertise in a challenging yet rewarding environment, contributing to the well-being and safety of detainees while supporting the facility’s mental health programs.
Required Skills:
Doctoral Degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program
Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in Louisiana
Minimum of one year of clinical practice at the independent level as a licensed psychologist
Proficiency in psychological assessment, testing, diagnosis, and treatment planning
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge of HIPAA and Privacy Act regulations regarding patient confidentiality
Experience with electronic health records and Microsoft Office Suite
Nice to Have Skills:
Experience implementing or managing mental health treatment programs, especially within correctional or detention settings
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
Experience providing telehealth or tele-behavioral health services
Familiarity with Modified Therapeutic Community models or similar treatment approaches
Preferred Education and Experience:
Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited institution
At least one year of clinical experience in a detention, correctional, or residential healthcare environment
Experience with mental health and substance use disorder treatment in high-security settings
Other Requirements:
Valid BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association® or Red Cross
Ability to respond to medical emergencies within four minutes
Willingness to work day shifts, including weekends and holidays, with rotational on-call duties
Ability to pass all required security and background checks, including initial and ongoing fitness determinations by DHS
This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $80.00, with benefits including weekly pay via direct deposit, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a robust referral bonus program, and paid sick leave in accordance with applicable laws. There is no weekly per diem associated with this assignment.
Take the next step in your professional journey—apply now to join a team committed to excellence in healthcare and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
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