On-Site Correctional Psychologist - F/T

MindCare Solutions$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in Psychology (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) from an accredited institution
  • Active state psychology license
  • 1+ years of prior correctional experience preferred
  • Strong critical thinking and communication skills
  • High situational awareness

Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychological evaluations to assess mental and emotional disorders
  • Assess symptom severity and determine need for higher levels of care
  • Provide psychotherapy and counseling services
  • Refer patients for medication management when necessary
  • Monitor compliance with psychotropic medications and report side effects
  • Train staff on suicide risk factors and prevention strategies
  • Deliver crisis intervention training to medical and correctional staff
  • Maintain accurate documentation and reports
  • Collaborate with physicians and psychiatrists on patient care
  • Participate in quality-of-care reviews

Benefits

  • Clinician-first mentality
  • Malpractice Coverage
  • Full Health & Wellness Benefits
  • HSA/FSA
  • 401k with 4% match
  • Disability benefits
  • Life/Ad&D insurance
  • Company-Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Full Job Description
On-Site F/T Psychologist

MindCare Solutions, a clinician-owned and operated leader in comprehensive mental health care, is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to provide exceptional mental health services in a juvenile corrections facility. Join a growing organization with a strong team-first culture and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week,
Compensation: negotiable (dependent on contract type)
Location: North Denver, CO

Position Summary:

As a psychologist, you will deliver high-quality mental health care, including psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and evidence-based interventions, to individuals within a correctional setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support the mental health and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals, ensuring care aligns with ethical and legal standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a profound impact while working in a supportive and mission-driven environment.

  • Conduct psychological evaluations to assess mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and provide diagnoses with treatment recommendations
  • Assess mental status and symptom severity to determine need for higher level of care, observation, or special placement (e.g., suicide risk)
  • Provide psychotherapy and counseling services
  • Refer patients to psychiatrists or other providers for medication management when appropriate
  • Monitor awareness of psychotropic medications, support compliance, and identify/report potential side effects
  • Train staff to recognize suicide risk factors and implement prevention strategies
  • Deliver in-service education and crisis intervention training to medical and correctional staff
  • Maintain accurate documentation, records, and required reports
  • Collaborate with physicians and psychiatrists on patient care
  • Participate in quality-of-care reviews and improvement efforts
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) in Psychology from an accredited institution
  • Active state psychology license (must be maintained on file)
  • Prior correctional experience preferred (1+ years)
  • Strong critical thinking, communication skills, and situational awareness

Benefits (W2):

  • Clinician-first mentality
  • Competitive Salary
  • Malpractice Coverage
  • Full Health & Wellness Benefits
  • HSA/FSA
  • 401k with 4% match
  • Disability
  • Life/ Ad&D
  • Positive/Motivated Culture
  • Company-Paid Holidays
  • PTO

About MindCare Solutions

MindCare Solutions is a tele-behavioral health company that provides virtual mental health and substance abuse services to patients in the United States. The company's platform connects patients with licensed therapists and psychiatrists through video conferencing and other digital tools. MindCare Solutions aims to improve access to mental healthcare and reduce the stigma associated with seeking treatment. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Learn more about MindCare Solutions
Size
100 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$2 million
Founded
2013
Revenue
$10 million

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