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(Archived) Psychologist
Job Description
Our Psychologist provides a broad range of services to the facility, including evaluation and diagnosis, crisis intervention services, group and individual therapy, consultative services and training.
Conducts psychological evaluations on all committed persons referred for examination and/or treatment. Reports of these evaluations will follow IDOC format and guidelines.Prepares treatment plans on all committed persons requiring specialized therapy or counseling.Monitors and coordinates the provision of services by all treatment professionals.Provides individual and group therapy for committed persons identified through evaluation or referred by other mental health professionals.Administers, scores and interprets objective and projective psychological testing in appropriate cases.Serves as a member of the facility Crisis Intervention Team. This may include: Providing evaluations and brief therapy to committed persons identified as experiencing a psychological/emotional crisis. 24 hour, on-call status for consultation in crisis situations. Training of Crisis Intervention Team members. Maintaining required crisis intervention documentation and monitoring all delivery of service to committed persons on crisis status.Perform other duties as assigned.
CCS is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer
Education for Psychologist:
- Ph.D. or Psych.D. degree in clinical psychology
Experience for Psychologist:
- Previous corrections mental health experience preferred
- Two (2) years post-degree clinical experience preferred
Licenses/Certifications for Psychologist:
- Registered as a Psychologist by the State of Illinois