Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Newark, NJ

Job description

About the facility

This state prison provides comprehensive psychological services to adult male inmates within a secure correctional environment. The facility maintains established protocols for mental health care delivery and utilizes standardized evaluation procedures for the incarcerated population. The institution operates during regular business hours and emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic interventions within the correctional setting.

About the facility location

This area features notable cultural attractions including the Newark Museum of Art, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and the Prudential Center for entertainment and sports events. Branch Brook Park provides outdoor recreation opportunities, while the region offers diverse dining options ranging from celebrity-chef establishments to Portuguese community restaurants. Educational institutions like Seton Hall University and family-friendly destinations such as Turtle Back Zoo contribute to the area's varied recreational landscape.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive psychological services to adult male inmates within a state prison environment. Primary responsibilities include conducting individual therapy sessions, performing psychological evaluations, and completing specialized assessments including Static 99R, Status evaluations, and Sexually Violent Predator evaluations. The position requires working full-time day shifts totaling 40 hours per week with no call requirements. The clinician will maintain accurate clinical documentation while managing a therapeutic caseload addressing standard mental health diagnoses found in DSM-5.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Support staff: Correctional staff and administrative support
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Adult male inmates with standard diagnoses in DSM-5
• Average length of stay: Long Term
• Census: Variable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable
• Initial evaluation time: Variable

Your dedicated recruiter

Belinda Gordon

Call / Text: (678) 327-0482
Email: belinda.gordon@locumtenens.com

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