Regional Psychologist

Join YesCare: A Career with Purpose in Correctional Healthcare

Correctional healthcare is more than just a job—it’s a calling. At YesCare, you have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health, well-being, and future of an underserved population.

As a pioneer in correctional healthcare services, YesCare is committed to innovation, clinical expertise, and compassionate care. By choosing a career with YesCare, you are opting for professional growth, impactful work, and the chance to be part of a legacy of excellence. You’ll have access to the resources, training, and support needed to enhance your skills and reach your full career potential. Your role at YesCare allows you to contribute directly to the care and well-being of patients who need it most. Join a team that’s known for its innovative approaches and dedication to improving correctional healthcare.

Make a difference where it matters most. Start your journey with YesCare today and be part of a team that is transforming lives through care and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Residential Treatment - Oversight of all aspects of BH care on residential units, from referral, through discharge.

• Oversight of behavioral health services within residential treatment units such as level of care assessment, individual and group intervention, multidisciplinary team coordination, psychological testing when needed, treatment planning, and discharge planning.

• Provision of crisis intervention services when requested by institutional staff, medical staff, or by inmate self-referral.

• Crisis intervention can include consultation with institutional staff regarding management concerns, appropriate housing, referral and/or follow up.

• Development of safety/risk management plans.

• Crisis intervention activities may require on-call services.

• Facilitate hospital transfers when clinically indicated.

• Responsible for the development and updating of residential unit operations manuals in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and local and national standards.

• Ensure documentation of clinical encounters and significant behavioral health information in the Medical Record is in accordance with the policies and procedures of YesCare and the policies and regulations of the Department of Correction.

• Provide training to staff on all relevant aspects of residential BH care (clinical documentation, assessment, treatment planning, etc.).

• Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination (e.g., Provision of assistance to Psychiatrist and nursing staff in monitoring of patients receiving psychotropic medications).

• Lead and participate in staff meetings and in-service training programs as offered by behavioral health departments, YesCare, and the Department of Correction.

• Provides clinical supervision to behavioral health staff as assigned.

• Responsible to inform the Regional Vice President of Mental Health of overall clinical operations at the residential treatment units or overall problems in delivery of clinical services.

• Responsible to maintain confidentiality of inmate information in accordance with Department of Correction policy.

• Responsible to interrelate, work, and coordinate effectively with other behavioral health staff, YesCare administrative and medical personnel, Department of Correction staff, inmates and outside support agencies.

• Compliance with employee standards of YesCare and applicable employee standards of the Department of Correction.

• Compliance includes, but is not limited to, the maintenance of a working environment and personal appearance consistent with professional responsibilities, development of harmonious working relationships and timely notification of supervisory personnel of absences from institution.

• Other services relating to the functioning of the residential treatment unit as assigned.

• Statewide - Case consultation for patients statewide.Provision of crisis intervention services when requested by institutional staff, medical staff, or by inmate self-referral.

• Crisis intervention can include consultation with institutional staff regarding management concerns, appropriate housing, referral and/or follow-up.

• Consultation of crisis cell placement and treatment planning.

• Development of safety risk management plans.

• Crisis intervention activities may require on-call services.

• Facilitate referrals to residential treatment units when clinically indicated.

• Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination (e.g., Provision of assistance to Psychiatrist and nursing staff in monitoring of patients receiving psychotropic medications).

• Ensure documentation of clinical encounters and significant behavioral health information in the Medical Record is in accordance with the policies and procedures of YesCare and the policies and regulations of the Department of Correction.

• Lead and participate in staff meetings and in-service training programs as offered by behavioral health departments, YesCare, and the Department of Correction.

• Provides clinical supervision to behavioral health staff as assigned.

• Responsible to inform Regional Vice President of Behavioral Health Director of overall clinical operations throughout the state or overall problems in delivery of clinical services.

• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of inmate information in accordance with Department of Correction policy.

• Responsible to interrelate, work, and coordinate effectively with other behavioral health staff, YesCare administrative and medical personnel, Department of Correction staff, inmates and outside support agencies.

• Compliance with employee standards of YesCare and applicable employee standards of the Department of Correction.

• Compliance includes, but is not limited to, the maintenance of a working environment and personal appearance consistent with professional responsibilities, development of harmonious working relationships and timely notification of supervisory personnel of absences from institution.

Key Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology or related field is required.

• Holds a current license as a Psychologist in the State of employment.

• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.

• Ability to travel throughout the state.

• A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.

YesCare Benefits (For Full-Time Positions)

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Generous PTO Plan

• 401k with Matching Funds

• Employee Discount and Rewards Program

• Tuition Assistance

• Continuing Education Reimbursement

Why Join YesCare?

YesCare provides a supportive and structured environment where you can thrive in a leadership role while delivering meaningful healthcare in a correctional setting. Your expertise and leadership will directly impact the quality of care and operations within our facilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We comply with all federal and state employment opportunity laws and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.