MDPerm · 3 months ago
Psychologist in Corrections Detention Center
Florence, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expMDPerm is seeking a Psychologist Behavioral Health Provider for a facility housing individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The role involves conducting mental health evaluations, providing direct mental health services, and developing treatment plans for detainees with serious mental health issues.
Staffing & Recruiting
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
Utilizes EHR system for completing clinical assessments, evaluations, advanced care/placement referral initiation and transfer/discharge summaries
Qualification
Required
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)
Benefits
PTO
Paid Sick Time
Health Benefit
Company
MDPerm
MDPerm specializes in permanent and contract placement services, focusing on medical and mental health providers who are seeking long-term career opportunities.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase