Correctional Psychologist (NC) — Adult Offender Assessments & Therapy, Full-Time/Contract

ID: BD-878-42

Location: Correctional institution, Nashville, North Carolina
Setting: On-site, correctional behavioral health
Type: Contract/Locum (Full-time preferred; part-time considered)
Length: Ongoing
Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Coverage: Clinical

Essential requirements:

• Current North Carolina psychologist license
• Master’s degree in psychology with emphasis on clinical psychology
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Proficiency in psychological testing and interpretation
• Experience in correctional or high-security behavioral health settings preferred

Primary duties:

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including cognitive and personality testing
• Diagnose mental health disorders using established tools and methodologies
• Provide individual therapy and group interventions for adult offenders
• Deliver consultative services to facility staff and external providers regarding treatment planning and risk management
• Interpret assessment results and formulate evidence-based treatment recommendations
• Document all clinical encounters and assessments in HERO (EMR)

Required skills:

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Competence administering and interpreting psychological tests
• Effective written and verbal communication for documentation and consultations
• Ability to work within a correctional environment and maintain security protocols