Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, Clinical Health Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Couple and Family Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Geropsychology, Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis, Psychology
• performs psychological evaluation on I/D/R population for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Evaluates 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 regular population due to 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.