Psychologist
Company : wellpath
Location : La Grange, KY, 40031
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 29 December 2025
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference
As a Psychologist in a correctional or detention facility, the role involves providing clinical mental health services to inmate patients. The Psychologist is responsible for providing clinical supervision and guidance to any mental health professionals assisting them. The Psychologist must provide mental health services that are consistent with their professional training and experience while meeting the expectations of the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and consultation services consistent with professional standards and institutional policies and procedures.
- Conduct direct clinical services including diagnosis, treatment, psychological testing, and crisis intervention.
- Ensure compliance with ethical and professional standards of care and participate in quality improvement activities.
- Develop and implement goals and objectives for clinical services and assist in staff recruitment and selection.
- Notify appropriate personnel of serious incidents and provide professional education and staff development as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Doctorate in psychology and experience with mental health delivery systems
Experience
- Significant professional experience in the mental field that indicates knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and psychological evaluation techniques, including psychological assessment instruments
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed to practice psychology in the State of employment by the appropriate state licensing agency
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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Frequently asked questions
Psychologists working in correctional settings in La Grange adapt clinical approaches to address complex trauma and mental health disorders prevalent among incarcerated individuals, focusing on culturally sensitive, evidence-based treatments that respect the unique challenges of this vulnerable group.
Experience as a clinical psychologist in detention centers can lead to roles in forensic psychology, policy advising, or leadership positions overseeing mental health programs, especially when combined with advanced certifications and ongoing professional development.
Wellpath psychologists often utilize standardized instruments like the MMPI-2, Beck Depression Inventory, and various neuropsychological batteries to accurately diagnose and monitor mental health conditions within correctional populations.
Yes, practicing psychologists must hold an active Kentucky state license, which mandates completing a doctorate in psychology, supervised postdoctoral experience, and passing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).
Wellpath psychologists uniquely engage with justice-involved individuals, combining clinical expertise with advocacy, trauma-informed care, and interdisciplinary collaboration tailored to correctional health environments.
Wellpath offers benefits like paid time off, employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and flexible dailypay options, fostering mental, physical, and financial well-being for psychologists serving in challenging environments.
Psychologists in La Grange correctional facilities generally earn between $75,000 and $95,000 annually, depending on experience and licensure, aligning competitively with regional healthcare salary benchmarks.
Recent data shows a steady increase in demand for clinical psychologists in La Grange, particularly in correctional healthcare, driven by rising awareness of mental health needs among underserved populations.
Wellpath fosters a people-first atmosphere emphasizing inclusivity, collaboration, and ongoing education, empowering psychologists to provide empathetic, nonjudgmental mental health services within secure settings.
Psychologists at Wellpath play a vital role in mentoring junior staff, delivering professional development workshops, and ensuring adherence to ethical standards, thereby enhancing overall mental health service quality.