Correctional Psychologist
Company: CoreCivic
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist
for a job in San Diego, California. Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Psychologist - Discipline: Therapy - Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff $85.00 / Hour (negotiable) At CoreCivic,
our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of
offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry. This is
your opportunity to make a satisfying career even more rewarding.
CoreCivic is currently seeking Licensed Psychologists (PRN) who
have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an
institutional setting. CoreCivic employs over 100 psychologists and
other mental health professionals who provide clinical services,
assessment, consultation, program evaluation and staff development
in the fast-paced environment of partnership corrections. The
Licensed Psychologist (PRN) plans and implements all professional
psychological service programs of a non-medical nature in the
facility. Coordinates and directs the activities of personnel
engaged in providing psychological services to inmates/residents.
This position working up to 30 hours per week. The successful
candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions
at a pace and level of performance. 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.
CoreCivic offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with
company match and paid training! 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. - 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 21 years of age.
CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including
Disability/Veteran CoreCivic Job ID req31489. Posted job title:
Licensed Therapy Psychologist - PRN 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, Chino Hills , Correctional Psychologist, Healthcare , San Diego, California
