Correctional Psychologist
Company: CoreCivic
Location: Florence
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Psychologist
for a job in Florence, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements -
Specialty: Psychologist - Discipline: Therapy - Duration: Ongoing -
Employment Type: Staff $130,000 - $170,000 / Annual Salary
(negotiable, based on experience) At CoreCivic, our mental health
teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the
standards of care in the industry. CoreCivic is currently seeking
Licensed Psychologists who have a passion for providing the highest
quality care in an institutional setting. 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.
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 21
years of age. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including
Disability/Veteran. CoreCivic Job ID req31216. Posted job title:
Licensed Therapy Psychologist About CoreCivic CoreCivic is a
diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and
experience needed to solve tough government challenges in
cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to
government partners that serve the public good through high-quality
corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving
real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and
non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address
America's recidivism crisis. Benefits - Holiday Pay - 401k
retirement plan - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision
benefits - Life insurance
Keywords: CoreCivic, Casa Grande , Correctional Psychologist, Healthcare , Florence, Arizona
