Correctional Psychologist
Company: CoreCivic
Location: Pahrump
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist
for a job in Pahrump, Nevada. Job Description & Requirements -
Specialty: Psychologist - Discipline: Therapy - Duration: Ongoing -
Employment Type: Staff $85.00 / hour 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 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 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 18 years of age. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace &
EOE including Disability/Veteran CoreCivic Job ID req31846. 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, Sunrise Manor , Correctional Psychologist, Healthcare , Pahrump, Nevada
