Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, Clinical Health Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Psychology
Medium to Maximum Security
Performs psychological evaluation on I/D/R population for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Evaluate I/D/R’s mental status and severity of symptoms in determining the need for transfer to a higher level of care or placement under observation due to suicide risk or inability to adjust within the regular population due to the severity of symptoms.
provides psychotherapy or counseling for the treatment of psychological disorders or mental illness. Makes appropriate referrals as necessary to a psychiatrist or other licensed professional who specializes in prescribing psychotropic medication.
The Psychologist demonstrates an awareness of the psychotropic medications, monitors medication compliance, and makes referrals to the appropriate licensed medical professional should the I/D/R exhibit possible medication side effects.
Instructs staff and officers in recognizing suicide risk factors and subsequent prevention techniques.
The Psychologist provides in-service education for medical and correctional staff as required. Performs and trains staff on crisis intervention techniques as required.
Performs administrative duties in keeping accurate records of I/D/R encounters, documenting all services provided, filling out required reports and analyses as required.
The Psychologist consults with the Physician or Psychiatrist as needed for the proper health care needs of the I/D/R.