Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Trenton, NJ

Job description

About the facility

This facility operates as a state prison providing outpatient psychological services to an adult incarcerated population. The institution maintains established mental health protocols and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team that includes social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists. Clinical operations are structured within a correctional mental health framework to support consistent and evidence-based care delivery.

About the facility location

Trenton serves as New Jersey's capital city and is home to notable landmarks such as the Old Barracks Museum, the New Jersey State Museum, and the New Jersey State House, recognized by its golden dome. The city offers a range of cultural and arts venues, including art galleries and performing arts spaces, alongside outdoor recreation at Cadwalader Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Nearby cities include Morrisville, Hamilton Twp, Yardley, and Bordentown, among others.

About the clinician's workday

The clinical psychologist will provide full-time, on-site psychological services to an adult correctional population on a day shift schedule totaling 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include completing intake assessments, providing individual therapy, conducting psychological evaluations, and administering specialized forensic assessments including Static 99R, Status evaluations, and Sexually Violent Predator Evaluations. The clinician will also conduct risk assessments for psychiatric commitment in accordance with facility protocols. Candidates must hold full licensure or be willing to obtain an unrestricted permit from the Board of Psychological Examiners.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Support staff: Social workers, psychologist, and psychiatrists
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Adult correctional population; standard diagnoses in DSM-5; forensic evaluations including Static 99R, Status evaluations, and Sexually Violent Predator Evaluations
• 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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