**Job Duties**

- Conducts tests and evaluations to understand the mental health of inmates by looking at their records and talking to them.

- Works as part of a team with other experts, such as doctors and nurses, to share information about inmates' mental health issues. This helps make sure that all parts of their treatment work together well.

- Creates and adjusts treatment plans for inmates based on their needs and how they are doing.

- Regularly checks on inmates in special areas to see how they are adjusting and what mental health support they may need.

- Uses knowledge of counseling methods to provide effective treatments and activities for the inmates.

- Offers mental health evaluations, counseling, and techniques to help prevent conflicts, especially for inmates in crisis.

- Talks to other professionals, like doctors, nurses, and security staff, to understand why some inmates may be having more problems or changes in their mental health.

**Qualifications**

- Must have a valid license to practice in Oklahoma or be able to get one.

- Must have clinical experience (being a school psychologist does not count).