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United States · Remote OK

RTC Psychologist and Program Director

Psychologist 8.5 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

How You Make a Difference

The Psychologist/Program Director is a licensed Psychologist tasked with overseeing the operations of the Restoration to Competency (RTC) program and serving as the primary evaluator for competency restoration of approximately 5 patients. They will provide supervision to a small team, act as the main liaison for RTC stakeholders (Sheriff's Office, courts, etc.), monitor program outcomes and compliance with policies and procedures, and conduct all competency assessments under the guidance of the Health Services Administrator or Program Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

PhD or PsyD with Licensure as Psychologist in state of employment.

Experience

  • One + years of experience as a licensed Psychologist in the state of employment.
  • Previous correctional/detention facility experience
  • Licenses/Certifications
  • Licensure as Psychologist in state of employment
  • Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification through AHA

Compliance

Must obtain and maintain security clearance throughout the course of employment.

Must pass background investigation conducted by the Company and/or Facility as a requisite for initial and or continued employment.

May be required to undergo reasonable suspicion testing for being under the influence of controlled substances, including prescription, legal, and illegal substances, including marijuana.

  • Must undergo security training and orientation on Facility Safety Policies and Procedures.
  • Must follow county facility policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight and ensure program compliance with county and company policies and procedures.
  • Act as the primary liaison with RTC partners, such as the Sheriff's Office and local courts.
  • Manage personnel and conduct audits to ensure program adherence.
  • Lead Treatment Team meetings and review patient Treatment Plans.
  • Administer psychological assessments and adhere to reporting requirements for the court.
  • Collaborate with the Sheriff's Office team, provide clinical support, and foster supportive relationships with staff and Sheriff's Deputies/Officers.
  • You Matter
  • Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
  • Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
  • Excellent career growth opportunities

Join Us and Find a Career That Supports

  • Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
  • Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
  • Autonomy in a warm team environment
  • Growth and training

Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

  • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
  • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
  • Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
  • Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

We Are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

We Are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Requirements

Requires a PhD or PsyD with active licensure as a Psychologist in the state of employment and at least one year of licensed experience. Previous experience in correctional or detention facilities and a current BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychological AssessmentProgram ManagementClinical SupervisionCase ManagementStakeholder LiaisonPersonnel ManagementAudit ComplianceTreatment Planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates RTC Psychologist and Program Director at Wellpath a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychology — ranked against 1,736 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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About Wellpath

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Time Off
401k
DailyPay
Tuition Assistance and Dependent Scholarships
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company Paid Life Insurance
Health Spending Accounts (HSA)