Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Correctional Facility in NJ

Job description

About the facility

This facility operates as a state prison providing outpatient psychological services to an adult male correctional population. The institution maintains established mental health protocols and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team that includes social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists. Clinicians work within a structured correctional environment consistent with standard mental health care delivery practices.

About the facility location

New Jersey offers a range of regional attractions and year-round activities suited to varied interests. The state features outdoor recreation opportunities, coastal destinations, and cultural venues distributed throughout its regions. Residents and visitors have access to diverse recreational options across the state.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians will conduct intake evaluations, provide direct patient care, and perform suicide watch placement and monitoring within a correctional outpatient setting. Responsibilities include completing specialized forensic assessments such as Static 99R, Status evaluations, and Sexually Violent Predator evaluations. The position operates on a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week during day shift hours. Psychology associates may be considered for this role.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Support staff: Social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Corrections, Adult Male, standard diagnoses in DSM-5
• Average length of stay: Not applicable
• Census: Not applicable
• 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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