Clinical Psychologist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our team at WellPath. As a Clinical Psychologist, you will play a critical role in the oversight of the Jail-Based Competency Treatment (JBCT) program operations, ensuring the highest level of care and support for our patients.

• Provide general oversight and ensure program compliance with Department of State Hospital and company Policy & Procedure (P&P) Manual.
• Act as the primary designee to communicate with JBCT partners, including the Sheriff's Office, Department of State Hospitals, and local courts.
• Work cooperatively with the Sheriff's Office team and foster supportive relationships between staff and Sheriff's Deputies/Officers.
• Conduct monthly audits to guarantee program adherence and manage personnel using corrective action when needed.
• Lead the weekly Treatment Team meeting, review patient Treatment Plans, and provide leadership as it relates to patient admissions, transfers, discharges, etc.
• Complete the initial DSH Screening Form for incoming patients and waitlisted patients, after reviewing the Population Management Unit (PMU) commitment packet.
• Read, approve, and sign-off on all reports and communications going to court.
• Provide clinical support to the Clinician and Trainer, as needed.
• Regularly attend groups within the milieu to ensure program adherence and sound delivery of clinical treatment and ensure milieu schedule adherence.
• Coordinate IMO/ALJ processes, as needed.
• Fill in for Clinician and/or Trainer as needed to include daily sick calls, daily or weekly psych-educational groups, daily or weekly competency educational training groups, etc.
• Document all findings in inmate's health record providing written summaries of history and treatment course or other documentation requirements as outlined by company and Facility, as needed.

• PhD or PsyD with Licensure as Psychologist in state of employment.
• One + years of experience as a licensed Psychologist in the state of employment.
• Previous correctional/detention facility experience.
• Licensure as Psychologist in state of employment.
• Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification through AHA.
• Compliance: Must obtain and maintain security clearance throughout the course of employment.
• Must pass background investigation conducted by the Company and/or Facility as a requisite for initial and or continued employment.
• May be required to undergo reasonable suspicion testing for being under the influence of controlled substances, including prescription, legal, and illegal substances, including marijuana.
• Must undergo security training and orientation on Facility Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Must follow county facility policies and procedures.

WellPath is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply if you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.