MDPerm
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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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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