Correctional Psychologist
Company: CoreCivic
Location: Clifton
Posted on: March 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist
for a job in Clifton, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements -
Specialty: Psychologist - Discipline: Therapy - Duration: Ongoing -
Employment Type: Staff $130,000 - $170,000 / year At CoreCivic, our
mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders,
as we set the standards of care in the industry. CoreCivic is
currently seeking Licensed Psychologists who have a passion for
providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The
successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following
functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the
actual job performance requirements. - Conducts psychological
screenings and assessments based on review of available records,
and clinical interviews with inmates. - As part of a mental health
team, confers with other clinical staff, e.g., psychiatrists,
mental health service providers, physicians, nurses, social
workers, in order to gather and provide information concerning
patient psychological problems, to ensure treatment activities are
well integrated, and patient care follow-through occurs. - Provides
treatment to inmates by developing, implementing, and modifying
individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level
of functioning. - Makes regular rounds in segregation or other
confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental
health treatment needs. - Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of
psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments
and activities used for individuals in caseload. - Provides
appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and
confrontation avoidance interventions to address the needs of
inmates in crisis. - Consults with psychiatry, mental health,
nursing, medical, educational, chaplain, security staff, and
others, as applicable to gather information and understanding into
the reasons for the escalation of problems behaviors and changes in
mental health condition of inmates. Qualifications: - Graduate from
an accredited college or university with a Doctoral degree in
Psychology. - Must possess a current, unrestricted license to
practice psychology in the state where practice occurs or have the
ability to acquire such license if licensed in a different state. -
Must have two years clinical experience, which includes one year in
a comparable position. - A valid driver's license is required. -
Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including
Disability/Veteran CoreCivic Job ID req31765. Posted job title:
Licensed Therapy Psychologist -Relocation Assistance Available!
About CoreCivic CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions
company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough
government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad
range of solutions to government partners that serve the public
good through high-quality corrections and detention management,
innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing
network of residential and non-residential alternatives to
incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis. Benefits
- Holiday Pay - 401k retirement plan - Medical benefits - Dental
benefits - Vision benefits - Life insurance
Keywords: CoreCivic, Bartlett , Correctional Psychologist, Healthcare , Clifton, Tennessee
