Psychologist
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Job Description
NaphCare is hiring a Psychologist to join our team of medical professionals at the William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility located in Bessemer, AL.
As a Correctional Psychologist, you will provide psychological treatment and support to the facility residents while working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health needs.
Responsibilities
The Psychologist is responsible for providing psychological leadership, consultation and direct services for patients to help improve their mental health and reduce the risk of recidivism. Additional responsibilities may include and not be limited to:
Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in providing assessment and treatment of mental and emotional disorders of patients.
Working with inmates to prepare them for reintegration into society, providing support for finding housing, employment, and other resources.
Providing counseling and support to help inmates manage emotional challenges, cope with incarceration, and develop coping mechanisms.
Coordinating, leading and participating in educational training activities related to mental health care
Conducting risk assessments to identify potential dangers to inmates and the public, informing decisions about housing, treatment, and release
Qualifications
- Experience / Requirements / Qualifications
- Must hold a current, unrestricted Psychologist license in AL
- Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disorders
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including other medical professionals, correctional staff and judges
- Ability to interpret and analyze data to create treatment plans
- Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Why Join NaphCare?
NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
Free Continuing Education and CMEs
NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up to date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.
If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I’ll be in touch.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist at Naphcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychology — ranked against 1,699 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Psychologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 40% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · above average in psychology | ranked against 1,699 Psychology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychology median $127k (middle half $104k–$145k)292 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychology listings in Alabama | 13 active | 1,710 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 40% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Psychology pay trend | −1.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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