Psychologist Corrections at MDPerm

Eloy, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Assessment, Psychotherapy, Substance Abuse Education, Behavioral Analysis, Crisis Intervention, Patient Treatment Plans, Team Collaboration, Mental Health Evaluation, Consultation, Cultural Competence, EHR Utilization, Patient Monitoring, Emergency Response, Research Skills, Training and Education, Multidisciplinary Approach

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

The Psychologist Behavioral Health Provider is needed for a facility that houses individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Behavioral Health Provider is a licensed independent Psychologist who serves as a subject matter expert in mental health and substance use disorder (s). The Behavioral Health Provider possesses a high level of skill in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with mental health concerns and/or serious mental illness or serious mental disorders. DAILY DUTIES Provides direct mental services, including on-site counseling, individual and group psychotherapy within diverse therapeutic modalities Provides substance abuse education and behavioral analysis for detainees identified with mental health and substance use problems. Conducts specialized programming within a Modified Therapeutic Treatment Community model. Consults with medical, contract staff, and other healthcare professionals to conduct and provide education and training on continuity of care, treatment, monitoring and management of patients with co-occurring diagnoses. Conduct mental health evaluations to enhance the behavioral health treatment plan development and services for detainees with serious mental illness or mental disorders. Referral to acute and/or inpatient mental health care as clinically determined. QUALIFICATIONS Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an APA-approved program. Minimum of one year of experience as a Licensed Psychologist at the independent level Possesses a high skill level in assessing, recognizing, and treating behavioral or other mental health conditions that affect successful treatment. A current, permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice independently BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Preferred Experience: in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (not required). RESPONSIBILITIES Provides brief counseling, psychotherapy, group therapy, behavioral analysis, and substance abuse education Provides mental health treatment to individuals who are present with signs/symptoms of sexual or physical assault, abuse, and neglect using the multidisciplinary approach. Provides mental health treatment to individuals who present with signs/symptoms of suicidal, dangerous, or psychotic behaviors. Provides post-discharge follow-up for individuals returning from inpatient mental health treatment. Provides direction and oversight to multi-disciplinary team in implementing and managing an integrated mental health treatment program. Provides direct care to patients Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting. Develops, manages and monitors patient treatment plans in coordination with behavioral health technicians to assess patient level of functioning and progress. May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies. Assesses and evaluates the mental health of residents according to DSM V diagnosis and refer to outside treatment facilities if necessary. Provides referral, identification, and evaluation for those identified as having a significant mental illness using Mental Health Review Form (IHSC-883). Serves as a mental health consultant to other health professionals at the facility. Obtains information to assist IHSC in responding to external inquiries regarding ICE Case Management Unit-related issues. Coordinate with HQ Behavioral Health Unit for continuity of care for placement in, or treatment of, residents in appropriate settings as required by the conditions of release outlined by ICE. Utilizes EHR system for completing clinical assessments, evaluations, advanced care/placement referral initiation and transfer/discharge summaries. . Assists the case management team in developing detail-oriented research into availability of healthcare resources for patients as needed upon discharge. Assists the local performance improvement coordinator in completion of clinical performance improvement activities/risk identification and management directly related to mental health healthcare in countries worldwide. Provides oversight and consultation to behavioral health technicians and interns, as applicable. HOURS/SCHEDULE This full-time position Can choose 4/10hr shifts or 5/8hr shifts BENEFITS 3 weeks PTO 7 days paid Sick time 11 Paid Holidays Health benefit ++ MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDPerm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Responsibilities

The Psychologist provides direct mental health services, including counseling and psychotherapy, and conducts mental health evaluations to develop treatment plans for detainees. They also consult with healthcare professionals and oversee a multidisciplinary team in implementing mental health programs.