Part-Time Psychologist- Claxton RYDC-Claxton, GA (CCR)
Psychologist Job Description:
Under broad supervision, evaluates behavioral, emotional, and cognitive disorders for justice-involved youth placed in secure residential facilities. Applies theory relating to behavior and mental processes to formulate and administer treatment programs as a clinical member of a multidisciplinary team. Helps youth work toward the maintenance and enhancement of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social functioning.
· Conduct diagnostic evaluations,
· Provide clinical supervision to behavioral health staff,
· Evaluate and monitor mental health clinical services to ensure they are being deliveredin accordance with professional standards,
· Provide clinical treatment services to youth, including individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychoeducational programming,
· Provide consultation and/or crisis intervention for youth who present emergent issues that pose a potential risk to themselves or others,
· Provide clinical education, consultation and leadership for staff who work in secure residential facilities,
· Provide on-call remote consultation.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice psychology. Note: License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience working with justice involved youth in residential treatment settings,
· Experience providing clinical supervision to treatment staff,
· Training and experience in trauma-focused interventions
