Psychologist - Corrections

Job Summary

Are you a Psychologist in the State of Nebraska looking for a FRESH START? If so then we can help YOU! Cell Staff is a nationwide healthcare staffing company that has partnered with Correctional Facilities across Nebraska to help them find AMAZING Psychologists. We're looking for you to become a valuable part of the behavioral staff in Tecumseh, NE!

Behavioral Healthcare Professions sought:

• Psychologist (must be Doctorate level)

Psychologist Details

• Full Time Schedules

• Primarily Monday through Friday schedule

• Some weekends may be required

• 8 hour shifts available

• Contract Position

Psychologist Duties

• Testifies at Mental Health Commitment Board Hearings and renders judgment as to the patient's mentally ill dangerousness.

• Provides information to law enforcement as well as legal system officials.

• May perform psychological evaluations of patients in emergency protective custody.

• May serve as a forensic consultant in assessing emergency hold patients.

• Conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations of patients incorporating intellectual neuro­psychological and personality components directed towards the determination of diagnosis with appropriate course of treatment without clinical supervision.

• May assist the Psychology Director/Clinical Psychology Director or Psychiatrist in the supervision of other psychologists, as well as other professional and paraprofessional treatment staff.

• Provides psychological services to patients including observation, psychological evaluations, a review of psychological testing results, psychotherapy, and treatment plan management.

• Serves as a consultant to other staff in developing effective psychological treatment programs.

• Serves as case manager for treatment of patients including a review of progress, revision, and coordination of treatment.

• Provides training to other staff psychologists in the psychological management of patients.

• Assists in the establishment of psychological services for various psychiatric populations on an as-needed basis.

Psychologist Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited educational institution

• Doctorate required

• Licensed as a Psychologist by the State in which the position is located. The license MUST be in good standing

• 1+ year of relevant Psychologist experience

Psychologist Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of: hospital policies, procedures, and practices governing clinical psychology; the Mental Health Commitment Board hearing process; comprehensive psychological evaluations including neuro­psychological and personality components to determine diagnosis for proper treatment.

• Ability to: train and supervise subordinates in psychological services; develop effective psychological treatment plans for patients; effective oral and written communication.

• Skill in: coordinating the activities of psychological treatment programs; providing legal testimony at Mental Health Commitment Board Hearings regarding rendering judgment as to the patient's mentally ill dangerousness; analyzing the psychological status of patients and completing written psychological assessments.

Cell Staff Core Values

• Create a Team Environment with Family Spirit

• Build Open and Honest Relationships

• Embrace and Drive Change

• Show Humility and Accountability

• Be Passionate and Relentless

Psychologist Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability Insurance

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Competitive Pay Packages

• WEEKLY PAY

• Travel Stipends are available for qualified candidates

Cell Staff is here to offer you something FRESH. We understand you have many options but there really is no one like us and we encourage you to find out why: www.cellstaff.com

We can’t wait to show you how good “GOOD” can be!

Please apply below and one of our recruiters will reach out to you within 24 hours!