$225,000 - $325,000 per year At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Physician who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The Physician provides professional medical direction, oversight and direct patient care in a correctional facility The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements. Provide a variety of professional medical services to inmates/residents to include administering examinations, diagnosing medical and other problems, prescribing medications and providing treatment and follow-up care. Provide direction in leadership for the medical program in collaboration with the Health Services Supervisor Monitor and review operations and standards of care delivered to inmates/residents. Interview inmates/residents and make decisions on admissions. Make clinical rounds Participate in treatment team meetings where individual health plans of inmates/residents are devised, reviewed and altered. Direct unit treatment operations. Perform minor surgery and occasional major surgery, if necessary. Hold clinics for nursing specialists in making diagnosis, determining treatment, and giving prescriptions and protocols. Maintain a good working relationship with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers and outside provider agencies. Utilize established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, but use sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position. Assist in the formulation of facility policy for the medical. Motivate and encourage staff to perform their duties consistent with policy and procedures. Regularly evaluate the provision of all medical services to prevent the inappropriate use or duplication of those services. Monitor inmate/resident inpatient hospitalizations and facilitate early release whenever clinically appropriate. Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses. Prepare and maintain a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary and/or operational records, reports and logs, using appropriate grammar, to include filing, alphabetizing and labeling; review reports and records produced by medical staff; properly processes all reports and documents in a timely manner. Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records. Audit medical files for documentation of all provided services. Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of health-related services. Meet with outside hospital/agency administrators to ensure a close working relationship between them and the facility. Facilitate, where applicable, NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of organizational efficiency and approved, appropriate medical services. Accept on call status. Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., as required. Provide for health counseling and health education on individual or group basis. Communicate responsibilities, authorities and accountability to all direct subordinates, so that they are clearly defined and understood. Conduct meetings of subordinate staff, attend scheduled staff meetings, and promote communications and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff and inmates/residents; assist in maintaining communications and consistency of operation between shifts in the medical unit. Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates/residents, visitors and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment. This includes giving information, instructions and directions, mediating disputes and providing reliable testimony, in court and other formal settings. Read, analyze, comprehend and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs. Review, process and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; attend court hearings, when necessary; conduct research of charts; review status of inmates/residents with serious health problems for completion of all necessary intervention and treatment. Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policy; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies. Assist with investigations and inquires; exercise independent judgment by determining when probable cause exists to recommend or take disciplinary action. Observe and record inmate/resident behavior. Inspect the medical unit for items that could be used as contraband by inmates/residents; securely store supplies and equipment or provide for their safe disposal. Reliably and repetitively identify inmates/residents by visual means. Perform searches of people and objects capable of concealing contraband, which will involve detecting and identifying objects and detaining people. Engage in functions in confined areas that include such things as physically checking the doors, windows and other areas to verify they are secure. Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of inmates/residents and other, e.g. visitors and family members, encountered in an antagonistic environment. Take appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations. Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas. Interpret, enforce and comply with applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards and/or contract requirements. Establish and maintain effective working relations with others and handle difficult interpersonal contacts. Effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, staff members, contractors, business contacts, representatives from governmental agencies and the general public. Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; apply management techniques to problems of administration and devise workable solutions. Add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Interpret an extensive variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Remain alert at all times and react quickly, efficiently and calmly in emergency and other high stress situations. Domestic U. S. travel may be required. Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school of medicine. Must be licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment. A valid driver's license is required. Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age. CoreCivic is a Drug Free Workplace & EOE- M/F/Vets/Disabled.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?mxACUbht%2b6VucPjKzlgpeww" width="0" height="0" />

**Physician**

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates; we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking a Physician who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

**Job Description**

- Provide a variety of professional medical services to inmates/residents, including administering examinations, diagnosing medical and other problems, prescribing medications, and providing treatment and follow-up care.
- Provide direction in leadership for the medical program in collaboration with the Health Services Supervisor.
- Monitor and review operations and standards of care delivered to inmates/residents.
- Interview inmates/residents and make decisions on admissions.
- Make clinical rounds.
- Participate in treatment team meetings where individual health plans of inmates/residents are devised, reviewed, and altered.
- Direct unit treatment operations.
- Perform minor surgery and occasional major surgery, if necessary.
- Hold clinics for nursing specialists in making diagnoses, determining treatment, and giving prescriptions and protocols.
- Maintain a good working relationship with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers, and outside provider agencies.
- Utilize established corporate, facility, and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions while using sound independent judgment in meeting responsibilities and performing duties.
- Assist in the formulation of facility policy for medical services.
- Motivate and encourage staff to perform their duties consistent with policy and procedures.
- Regularly evaluate the provision of all medical services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication of those services.
- Monitor inmate/resident inpatient hospitalizations and facilitate early release whenever clinically appropriate.
- Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary, and/or operational records, reports, and logs, using appropriate grammar; review reports and records produced by medical staff; properly process all reports and documents in a timely manner.
- Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.
- Audit medical files for documentation of all provided services.
- Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of health-related services.
- Meet with outside hospital/agency administrators to ensure a close working relationship between them and the facility.
- Facilitate NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of organizational efficiency and approved, appropriate medical services where applicable.
- Accept on-call status.
- Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., as required.
- Provide health counseling and health education on an individual or group basis.
- Communicate responsibilities, authorities, and accountability to all direct subordinates so that they are clearly defined and understood.
- Conduct meetings of subordinate staff, attend scheduled staff meetings, and promote communications and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff, and inmates/residents; assist in maintaining communications and consistency of operation between shifts in the medical unit.
- Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates/residents, visitors, and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness, and good judgment. This includes giving information, instructions, directions, mediating disputes, and providing reliable testimony in court and other formal settings.
- Read, analyze, comprehend, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including processing such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summonses, and other legal writs.
- Review, process, and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; attend court hearings when necessary; conduct research of charts; review the status of inmates/residents with serious health problems for completion of all necessary intervention and treatment.
- Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policy; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
- Assist with investigations and inquiries; exercise independent judgment by determining when probable cause exists to recommend or take disciplinary action.
- Observe and record inmate/resident behavior.
- Inspect the medical unit for items that could be used as contraband by inmates/residents; securely store supplies and equipment or provide for their safe disposal.
- Reliably identify inmates/residents by visual means.
- Perform searches of people and objects capable of concealing contraband, which will involve detecting and identifying objects and detaining people.
- Engage in functions in confined areas that include physically checking doors, windows, and other areas to verify they are secure.
- Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of inmates/residents and others encountered in an antagonistic environment.
- Take appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
- Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
- Interpret, enforce, and comply with applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and/or contract requirements.
- Establish and maintain effective working relations with others and handle difficult interpersonal contacts.
- Effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, staff members, contractors, business contacts, representatives from governmental agencies, and the general public.
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions; apply management techniques to problems of administration; devise workable solutions.
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Interpret an extensive variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
- Remain alert at all times; react quickly, efficiently, and calmly in emergency and other high-stress situations.
- Domestic U.S. travel may be required.

**Requirements**

- Graduate from an accredited school of medicine.
- Must be licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE-M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Physician

$275,000 - $350,000 per year 36 hours per week At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Psychiatrist who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The Psychiatrist manages the operation and provides overall direction and leadership for the provision of the mental health services in the facility. This position has the primary responsibility of providing administrative and clinical coordination for the comprehensive mental health care program for the inmates/residents. The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements. Report to assigned facility at designated hour to provide direct patient care and associated clinical duties. Participate in civil commitment proceedings. Assess and provide a DSM diagnosis as appropriate. Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications. Provide a variety of professional services to include counseling, disease process and central, ordering necessary lab work and reviewing results. Supervise and provide mentorship to other facility based mental health staff. Assess the needs of mental health services, collect and maintain statistics and data and prepare necessary reports pertaining to mental health services. Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of mental health related services. Accept on call status. Provide direct casework services and individual, group and family counseling to inmates/residents and their families. Assist in developing and implementing treatment and therapeutic programs for assigned inmates/residents; assist inmates/residents to understand and overcome social and emotional problems. Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding discharge plans; make case presentations; and assist administrative and medical staff in development of statistical reports on assigned inmates/residents. Serve as mental health staff liaison in group counseling, volunteer activities and other events designed to promote mental health services to inmates/residents. Assist in supervision of inmates/residents, both within the facility and while in community activities; promote positive community relations and utilize community services, as needed. Maintain and monitor confidentiality of inmates/residents and their files; audit files to determine that all services provided are documented; review status of inmates/residents to verify that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed. Assist in coordinating professional services provided by contract personnel, if applicable, and provide for that their needs to be addressed. Prepare and maintain a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary and/or operational records, reports and logs, using appropriate grammar, to include filing, alphabetizing and labeling; review reports and records produced by staff. Properly process all reports and documents in a timely manner. Attend scheduled staff meetings, group meetings and other staff and group activities essential for effective program and service delivery and to promote communications and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff and inmates/residents. Utilize established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, but perform with a high degree of independence and professional administrative skill and use sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position. Review, process and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; attend court hearings, when necessary. Read, analyze, comprehend and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs. Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates/residents, visitors and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment. This includes giving information, instructions and directions; mediating disputes; advising of rights and processes; and providing reliable testimony, in court and other formal settings. Maintain equipment and supplies as required, order replacement items in a timely manner via the purchase order system. Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of inmates/residents and others, e.g. visitors and family members, encountered in an antagonistic environment. Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas. Take appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations. Experience exposure to body fluids, wastes and experience encounter with deceased or contagious persons. Endeavor to comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and/or contract. Be aware that verbal abuse may be present with the hostile views and opinions of inmates/residents and others encountered in an antagonistic environment. Establish and maintain effective working relations with others and handle difficult interpersonal contacts. Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Participate in in-service and other training programs as required. Report to assigned facility at designated hour to provide direct patient care and associated clinical duties. May be assigned the duties of any position in an emergency situation. Remain alert at all times and react quickly, efficiently and calmly in emergency and other high stress situations. Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited college or university with an advanced degree in psychology, or an appropriate degree in a related clinical area and appropriate certification or license (or meet educational requirements for licensing in the state of employment, if greater). Five years clinical experience, which includes two years in a comparable position. A valid driver's license is required. Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?9Mlh0iPKIhv1%2fJ%2ffWQahcQc" width="0" height="0" />

**Psychiatrist**

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates; we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking a Psychiatrist who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

**Job Description**

- Manage the operation and provide overall direction and leadership for the provision of mental health services in the facility.
- Provide administrative and clinical coordination for the comprehensive mental health care program for the inmates/residents.
- Report to assigned facility at designated hour to provide direct patient care and associated clinical duties.
- Participate in civil commitment proceedings.
- Assess and provide a DSM diagnosis as appropriate.
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
- Provide a variety of professional services, including counseling, disease process education, ordering necessary lab work, and reviewing results.
- Supervise and provide mentorship to other facility-based mental health staff.
- Assess the needs of mental health services, collect and maintain statistics and data, and prepare necessary reports pertaining to mental health services.
- Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of mental health-related services.
- Accept on-call status.
- Provide direct casework services and individual, group, and family counseling to inmates/residents and their families.
- Assist in developing and implementing treatment and therapeutic programs for assigned inmates/residents; help inmates/residents understand and overcome social and emotional problems.
- Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding discharge plans; make case presentations; assist administrative and medical staff in the development of statistical reports on assigned inmates/residents.
- Serve as mental health staff liaison in group counseling, volunteer activities, and other events designed to promote mental health services to inmates/residents.
- Assist in supervision of inmates/residents, both within the facility and during community activities; promote positive community relations and utilize community services as needed.
- Maintain and monitor confidentiality of inmates/residents and their files; audit files to ensure all services provided are documented; review status of inmates/residents to verify that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.
- Assist in coordinating professional services provided by contract personnel, if applicable, and ensure their needs are addressed.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary, and/or operational records, reports, and logs, using appropriate grammar; review reports and records produced by staff. Properly process all reports and documents in a timely manner.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings, group meetings, and other staff and group activities essential for effective program and service delivery to promote communications and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff, and inmates/residents.
- Utilize established corporate, facility, and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions while performing with a high degree of independence and professional administrative skill; use sound independent judgment in meeting responsibilities and performing duties of the position.
- Review, process, and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; attend court hearings when necessary.
- Read, analyze, comprehend, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including processing medical instructions, commitment orders, summonses, and other legal writs.
- Communicate effectively and coherently with administration, staff, inmates/residents, visitors, and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness, and good judgment. This includes giving information, instructions, directions; mediating disputes; advising of rights and processes; providing reliable testimony in court and other formal settings.
- Maintain equipment and supplies as required; order replacement items in a timely manner via the purchase order system.
- Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of inmates/residents and others encountered in an antagonistic environment.
- Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid; physically removing people from dangerous situations; securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
- Take appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
- Experience exposure to body fluids, wastes, and encounters with deceased or contagious persons.
- Endeavor to comply with applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards, and/or contracts.
- Be aware that verbal abuse may be present with the hostile views and opinions of inmates/residents encountered in an antagonistic environment.
- Establish and maintain effective working relations with others; handle difficult interpersonal contacts.
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Participate in in-service and other training programs as required.
- Report to assigned facility at designated hour to provide direct patient care and associated clinical duties.
- May be assigned the duties of any position in an emergency situation.
- Remain alert at all times; react quickly, efficiently, and calmly in emergency and other high-stress situations.

**Requirements**

- Graduate from an accredited college or university with an advanced degree in psychology or an appropriate degree in a related clinical area with appropriate certification or license (or meet educational requirements for licensing in the state of employment if greater).
- Five years clinical experience, which includes two years in a comparable position.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Psychiatrist

$17.50 / HOUR At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Certified Nursing Assistants who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The Certified Nursing Assistant performs and assists with a variety of basic patient care activities under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The incumbent should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job performance requirements Obtain, monitor, record and report vital signs and patient's condition as needed. Prepare patients for physical exams, procedures, and treatments. Assist nurses/ physician with physical exams, procedures, and treatments. Assist nurse with control and inventory of sharps, medical supplies, and equipment as required by established policies. Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records. More about CoreCivic! Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with over 70 facilities nationwide, CoreCivic is the leader in partnership corrections with a growing presence in: CoreCivic Safety, we operate safe, secure facilities that provide high-quality services and effective reentry programs that enhance public safety. CoreCivic Properties, we offer innovative and flexible real estate solutions that provide value to the government and the people they serve. CoreCivic Community, we deliver proven and innovative practices in settings that help people obtain employment, successful reintegrate into society and keep communities safe. With opportunities in correctional security, education, and healthcare, CoreCivic has a position that's perfect for you. Each CoreCivic facility is like a small town. Our correctional facilities feature kitchens, dining halls, places of worship, classrooms, vocational training centers, health care clinics, recreational areas, housing units, administrative offices and more. Working together, we provide hundreds of services and perform countless tasks every day. Teamwork is a way of life for CoreCivic employees and how we are able to provide the industry's highest quality safety and security around the clock. CoreCivic offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company match and paid training! Qualifications: High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent or greater. Must possess a current certification from an approved formal nursing assistant program with written consent and be CPR certified, or eligible for CPR certification. 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- M/F/Vets/Disabled.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?18sjO48iuT0ZTQsGwzC2Aga" width="0" height="0" />

**Certified Nursing Assistant**

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates; we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Certified Nursing Assistants who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The Certified Nursing Assistant performs and assists with a variety of basic patient care activities under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

**Job Description**

- Obtain, monitor, record, and report vital signs and patient's condition as needed.
- Prepare patients for physical exams, procedures, and treatments.
- Assist nurses/physicians with physical exams, procedures, and treatments.
- Assist nurse with control and inventory of sharps, medical supplies, and equipment as required by established policies.
- Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.

**Requirements**

- High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent or greater.
- Must possess a current certification from an approved formal nursing assistant program with written consent and be CPR certified, or eligible for CPR certification.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

**Benefits**

- Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, and paid training.

**Community Overview**

Each CoreCivic facility is like a small town. Our correctional facilities feature kitchens, dining halls, places of worship, classrooms, vocational training centers, health care clinics, recreational areas, housing units, administrative offices, and more. Working together, we provide hundreds of services and perform countless tasks every day. Teamwork is a way of life for CoreCivic employees and how we are able to provide the industry's highest quality safety and security around the clock.

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