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Corrections Facility Psychologist (Adjunct Faculty)

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Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Morehouse School of Medicine is seeking a clinical or counseling psychologist to provide direct patient care to adult individuals detained by ICE in GA facilities. The successful candidate should be culturally informed, comfortable in correctional settings, and have a demonstrated interest in advancing mental health equity through clinical care. This is a hybrid role, with monthly on-site visits to the correctional facility.

General Responsibilities:
Evaluation and treatment of detained individuals; collaboration with interdisciplinary mental healthcare team members; participation in patient safety and quality improvement activities. This is a direct patient care position.

Reports to:
Chair, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Minimum Qualifications

PsyD, PhD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology f
Georgia Psychology License
Strong interpersonal, communication, and professional skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in correctional settings; Bilingual – Spanish + English

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link

https://careers.msm.edu/postings/23694

EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

Direct patient care

Collaboration with mental healthcare team members

Participation in patient safety and quality improvement activities

Other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, including, but not limited to, teaching and supervision.

* The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.*

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