Corrections Facility Psychologist (Adjunct Faculty)

Position Summary

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

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 .*