Licensed Psychologist | $180,952-$190K | Full Relocation
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$180k-$190k
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Job Description
Licensed Psychologist | $180,952-$190K | Full Relocation
Correctional Mental Health | Onsite | Appleton, MN
- Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
- Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
- Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.
Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Licensed Psychologist for a full-time, onsite opportunity in Appleton, Minnesota. This position provides psychological assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, and ongoing mental health services within a correctional setting. The Psychologist works as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team caring for an incarcerated patient population.
Position Overview
- Onsite In Appleton, Minnesota
- Correctional / Detention Center Setting
- Male And Female Population
- Multidisciplinary Mental Health Team
- Psychological Screenings And Assessments
- Individualized Treatment Planning
- Mental Health Counseling And Crisis Intervention
- No Travel Required
- Full Relocation Package Available
Compensation
- $180,952-$190,000
- Full Relocation Package
- No Signing Bonus
Role
- Conduct Psychological Screenings And Assessments Through Record Review And Clinical Interviews
- Develop, Implement And Modify Individual Treatment Plans Based On Patient Needs And Level Of Functioning
- Provide Psychological Treatment And Counseling
- Conduct Regular Rounds In Segregation And Other Confined Housing Areas To Assess Adjustment And Mental Health Treatment Needs
- Provide Mental Health Assessments, Counseling And Confrontation-Avoidance Interventions For Individuals In Crisis
- Collaborate With Psychiatrists, Mental Health Providers, Physicians, Nurses And Social Workers
- Consult With Medical, Educational, Chaplain, Security And Other Staff As Applicable
- Help Ensure Treatment Activities Are Integrated And Patient Care Follow-Through Occurs
- Assess Changes In Mental Health Conditions And Escalating Behaviors
- Provide Timely Clinical Guidance During After-Hours Incidents And Emergencies
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Paid Time Off
Requirements
Requirements
- Doctoral Degree In Psychology From An Accredited College Or University REQUIRED
- Current Unrestricted Minnesota License To Practice Psychology REQUIRED
- Minimum 2 Years Of Clinical Experience REQUIRED
- At Least 1 Year Of Clinical Experience In A Comparable Position REQUIRED
- Valid Driver's License REQUIRED
- Must Be At Least 21 Years Of Age REQUIRED
- Willing And Able To Work Onsite In A Correctional / Detention Center Housing Both Males And Females REQUIRED
- Willing And Able To Provide Timely Clinical Guidance During After-Hours Incidents And Emergencies REQUIRED
Preferred
- Corrections Or Detention Center Experience Preferred
Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many behavioral health professionals prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.
Key Responsibilities
The psychologist will conduct psychological screenings, assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans for an incarcerated population. They will also provide ongoing mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of medical and security staff.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychologist Career Context
Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 256 active listings.
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 38% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$185k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $188k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- On-site
Living in Appleton
- Median resident rent
- $717/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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