MDPerm · 1 week ago
Psychologist for Detention Center
Eloy, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expMDPerm is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to serve as a Behavioral Health Provider at an ICE detention facility in Eloy, Arizona. The role involves providing mental health services, conducting evaluations, and supporting treatment for individuals with serious mental illness and substance use disorders.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
Doctorate degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program
Current, permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice independently as a Psychologist
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
BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
Preferred
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
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