Psychologist

We are currently looking for a Full-Time Psychologist (i.e., Post Doc, Ph.D. or Psy.D.) to join our team and provide on-site mental health care at the Chester County Prison located in West Chester, PA.

This position requires 40 hours of on-site care per week (i.e., Monday’s - Friday's), during normal business hours (i.e., 8:00a - 4:30p). This opportunity provides excellent flexibility around both your professional and personal life!

Some important key points:

• Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience.
• Family health care offered (i.e., medical, dental, vision)
• Elective life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits offered.
• Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match).
• Company-paid malpractice liability insurance (including tail coverage) provided.
• Generous PTO package provided.

Job Description:

In this role the Psychologist is responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating and implementing of the mental health program in accordance with NCCHC standards, and will serve as the mental health liaison between the medical unit and facility staff.

Other specific responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one intervention and follow-up of inmates/patients who suffer from substance abuse.
• Providing input to facility administration regarding treatment response and progress reports of inmates/patients on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Facilitating admission and placement of certified inmates/patients in forensic and community Mental Health facilities.
• Initiating the required paper work for the inmates/patients entry.
• Monitoring all psychiatric/psychological clinical services provided.
• Monitoring and documenting treatment responses of inmates/patients and documents.
• Ensuring complete, accurate, and timely entries are made for each inmate/patient contact.
• Evaluating psychological status of inmates/patients who have been referred by a primary treatment provider.
• Monitoring standards of care in accordance with NCCHC/ACA and accepted psychiatric/psychological standards.
• Is a member of the Quality Assurance Committee and sub-committees.
• Assisting in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria.
• Serving as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary.
• Developing and conducting in-service education programs according to annual in-service calendar.
• Actively assisting with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide.

Company Overview:

PCM is committed to managing and reducing risk in correctional health care by providing cost-effective quality health care management, continuously improving the standards of care and striving for national accreditation for all facilities.

Dedicated to correctional health care, PCM prides itself on our strong client relationships, as well as effective and efficient management of health care services. These attributes continue to be the hallmark of our success. With new health care contracts established regularly, opportunities for advancement and development are ample.

To learn why PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is The Choice for Quality Correctional Healthcare, please apply today and schedule a phone interview. We can’t wait to hear from you and look forward to speaking with you about joining our PrimeCare family!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Corrections
• In-person

License/Certification:

• Licensed Psychologist Credentials (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000