What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Psychologist position at YesCare?
Join YesCare: A Career with Purpose in Correctional Healthcare
Correctional healthcare is more than just a job—it’s a calling. At YesCare, you have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health, well-being, and future of an underserved population.
As a pioneer in correctional healthcare services, YesCare is committed to innovation, clinical expertise, and compassionate care. By choosing a career with YesCare, you are opting for professional growth, impactful work, and the chance to be part of a legacy of excellence. You’ll have access to the resources, training, and support needed to enhance your skills and reach your full career potential. Your role at YesCare allows you to contribute directly to the care and well-being of patients who need it most. Join a team that’s known for its innovative approaches and dedication to improving correctional healthcare.
Make a difference where it matters most. Start your journey with YesCare today and be part of a team that is transforming lives through care and expertise.
Key Responsibilities
YesCare provides a supportive and structured environment where you can thrive in a leadership role while delivering meaningful healthcare in a correctional setting. Your expertise and leadership will directly impact the quality of care and operations within our facilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We comply with all federal and state employment opportunity laws and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Correctional healthcare is more than just a job—it’s a calling. At YesCare, you have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health, well-being, and future of an underserved population.
As a pioneer in correctional healthcare services, YesCare is committed to innovation, clinical expertise, and compassionate care. By choosing a career with YesCare, you are opting for professional growth, impactful work, and the chance to be part of a legacy of excellence. You’ll have access to the resources, training, and support needed to enhance your skills and reach your full career potential. Your role at YesCare allows you to contribute directly to the care and well-being of patients who need it most. Join a team that’s known for its innovative approaches and dedication to improving correctional healthcare.
Make a difference where it matters most. Start your journey with YesCare today and be part of a team that is transforming lives through care and expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct clinical services, consultative services, and supervision in compliance with YesCare policies, Department of Correction regulations, and state statutes governing clinical mental health practice.
- Offer behavioral health services, including intake assessments, individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
- Respond to crisis intervention needs, providing support for institutional staff and inmates, including on-call services when necessary.
- Assist in facilitating appropriate patient placement when an inmate is a danger to themselves or others, ensuring they receive necessary care.
- Document all clinical encounters and behavioral health information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), ensuring compliance with institutional and YesCare policies.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists and nursing staff in monitoring psychotropic medication management.
- Provide mental health training and human behavior education to institutional staff, enhancing their ability to manage mental health issues.
- Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and professional development opportunities through YesCare and the Department of Correction.
- Offer clinical supervision to behavioral health staff, ensuring the quality of service delivery and fostering professional growth.
- Maintain confidentiality of inmate information in accordance with Department of Correction policies and ethical standards.
- Foster strong working relationships with other behavioral health staff, YesCare administrative and medical personnel, Department of Correction staff, inmates, and outside support agencies.
- Adhere to professional conduct standards, maintaining a professional appearance, and ensuring timely communication of absences or other relevant issues.
- Doctoral Degree in Psychology or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Current Psychologist License in the State of Employment.
- Current HSPP (Health Service Provider in Psychology) endorsement or eligibility to deliver clinical mental health services under supervision until full licensure and endorsement are achieved.
- Completion of background check, security clearance, and drug screening as required.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO Plan
- 401k with Matching Funds
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
YesCare provides a supportive and structured environment where you can thrive in a leadership role while delivering meaningful healthcare in a correctional setting. Your expertise and leadership will directly impact the quality of care and operations within our facilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We comply with all federal and state employment opportunity laws and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.