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Core Civic
Pahrump, Nevada

Licensed Psychologist - PRN

PsychologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$85/hr

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Job Description

$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

Key Responsibilities

The psychologist plans and implements professional psychological service programs and coordinates activities for mental health staff. They conduct screenings, assessments, and provide treatment plans for inmates while ensuring integrated patient care.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Psychological screeningClinical assessmentIndividual treatment planningCrisis interventionMental health assessmentClinical interviewingCase management

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 20% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$177k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $177k in an average-cost state. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$177kPsychology median $149k (middle half $133k–$208k)47 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$177k in purchasing powerNevada index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychology listings in Nevada9 active1,704 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 20% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Psychologist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Psychology listings502 in the last 30 days382 the 30 days before (+31%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$177k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 17 employers
8
<$155k
12
$155k-165k
3
$165k-175k
8
$175k-185k
3
$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,690 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Core Civic

Public Safety
Nashville, TN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
PTO
Paid Holidays
401(k) with company match
Paid Training

Living in Pahrump

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$371k
Typical market rent
$1,471/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.