Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Correctional Facility)
Listed compensation
$160k-$200k
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Job Description
Role: Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Correctional Facility)
We are currently seeking Psychologists who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.
Must Have
+ 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 of Minnesota.
+ 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 21 years of age.
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.
Demonstrated willingness and ability to provide timely clinical guidance during after-hours incidents and emergencies.
Key Responsibilities
The psychologist will conduct psychological screenings and assessments while developing and implementing individual treatment plans for inmates. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary mental health team and provide crisis intervention services within the correctional facility.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctoral degree in Psychology and possess a current, unrestricted license to practice in Minnesota. At least two years of clinical experience, including one year in a comparable setting, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 34% have no call, 60% 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 ~$180k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $183k 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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