Eep (neurotic break)
So, there's this job in Century City, FL (outside of Pensacola) that I think I want. It's for the only senior staff psychologist at a male prison of about 1500 inmates. It's low security, none of the inmates are SMI or on meds, and for the most part, presenting problems include narcissistic depression, anxiety, and adjustment. I would be doing some individual/group, evaluations, consultation, admin stuff, and supervision of a masters' level clinician. The salary is nice, and they'll pay $50,000 of my student loans off in the first 2 years, with diminishing payments thereafter. I would be the ONLY psychologist out there, but they'll arrange for me to get supervision for licensure from the Regional Director. I had a phone interview last week, and would have sworn I blew it. They asked me "What makes up a MSE?" and my answer was slightly more articulate than "Arf? Scooby snacks?" but barely. They also asked me about theoretical orientation, what assessment measures I'm familiar/comfortable with (thank you, Dr. Golden!), and then asked me what experiences in my past have prepared me for the position (erk!). I had prepped myself for things like "Why should we hire you?" and "why do you want to work here?" So, what experience preps you for this job question totally threw me. Ergo, I thought I blew it. Then today I get a call from the CC correctional facility asking me for a copy of my Social Security card, my transcripts, and a release of information for a criminal background check. This is a good sign, right? Oh dear God, what if they offer me a job? What if they don't? WHAT IF THEY DO?????