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Psychologist for Detention Center

MDPerm, Eloy, Arizona, United States, 85231

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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

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.

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