Psychologist for Detention Facility at MDPerm

Eloy, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Services, Psychotherapy, Behavioral Analysis, Substance Abuse Education, Diagnostic Evaluations, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Team Collaboration, Patient Assessment, Individualized Treatment Plans, Group Therapy, Mental Health Evaluation, Consultation, Discharge Planning, Electronic Health Record, Performance Improvement

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Licensed Psychologist – Behavioral Health Provider ICE Detention Facility- Eloy, Arizona Overview We are seeking a Licensed Psychologist to serve as a Behavioral Health Provider at a facility housing individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Eloy, Arizona. The Psychologist functions as a subject matter expert in mental health and substance use disorders, independently providing diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, and behavioral health program support to a complex adult population. This role requires strong clinical judgment, autonomy, and experience treating severe mental illness and co-occurring conditions in a structured healthcare environment. Schedule & Work Hours Full-Time | On-Site Schedule Options: Four (4) 10-hour shifts or Five (5) 8-hour shifts Predictable scheduling with no on-call requirement Daily Duties Provide direct mental health services, including on-site counseling and individual and group psychotherapy Deliver substance abuse education and behavioral analysis for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. Conduct specialized programming within a Modified Therapeutic Treatment Community (MTTC) model Perform comprehensive mental health evaluations to support treatment planning for detainees with serious mental illness or mental disorders Refer patients to acute or inpatient psychiatric care as clinically indicated Collaborate with medical providers, contract staff, and healthcare professionals to support continuity of care Provide education and training related to the treatment, monitoring, and management of patients with co-occurring diagnoses. Key Responsibilities Provide brief counseling, psychotherapy, group therapy, behavioral analysis, and substance abuse education Deliver mental health treatment to individuals presenting with: Sexual or physical assault, abuse, or neglect Suicidal ideation, dangerous behaviors, or psychosis Provide post-discharge follow-up care for individuals returning from inpatient psychiatric treatment Develop, manage, and monitor individualized treatment plans in coordination with behavioral health technicians Provide direction and oversight to multidisciplinary teams, behavioral health technicians, and interns Assess and evaluate mental health conditions using DSM-5 diagnostic criteria Complete Mental Health Review Forms (IHSC-883) and identify individuals with significant mental illness Serve as a mental health consultant to healthcare professionals within the facility Coordinate continuity of care with ICE HQ Behavioral Health Unit and ICE Case Management Units Assist case management teams with discharge planning and identification of community healthcare resources Utilize the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to complete assessments, referrals, and transfer/discharge summaries Participate in performance improvement, risk management, and quality initiatives related to behavioral health care Respond to or coordinate response to medical or psychiatric emergencies as required Qualifications Education Doctorate degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program Licensure Current, permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice independently as a Psychologist Experience Minimum one (1) year of experience as an independently licensed Psychologist Demonstrated expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating serious mental illness and behavioral health conditions Certifications BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) Preferred (Not Required) Experience in a detention, correctional, residential, or secure healthcare setting Benefits 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) 7 days paid Sick Time 11 paid Federal Holidays Health benefits Stable full-time schedule with shift flexibility Why Join This Team? This role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while serving a high-need population in a structured environment. Providers benefit from strong interdisciplinary collaboration, meaningful clinical impact, and predictable scheduling as a government civilian contractor supporting ICE healthcare operations in Eloy, Arizona. 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 comprehensive mental health evaluations. They also collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and assist in discharge planning.