Psychology Other job located in Arizona

• Psychology
• I.C.E.
• Border Detainees

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in behavioral health and demonstrate expertise in various therapeutic modalities. This role involves providing psychological assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering psychotherapy to individuals and groups. The Psychologist will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients.

Duties

• The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) is a licensed independent clinical psychologist who serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in mental health and substance use disorder (s). The BHP possess a high level of skill in the assessment, diagnoses, and treatment of patients with mental health concerns, and/or serious mental illness or serious mental disorders (SMI/SMD). The BHP may provide psychological evaluation and testing to enhance the behavioral health treatment plan development and services for detainees with SMI/SMD to include referral to acute and/or inpatient mental health care as clinically determined. The BHP provides direct mental services, including on-site counseling, individual and group psychotherapy within diverse therapeutic modalities, substance abuse education, and behavioral analysis for detainees identified with mental health and substance use problems. The BHP conducts specialized programming within a Modified Therapeutic Treatment Community model. The BHP consults with medical, contract staff, and other healthcare professionals to conduct and provide education and training on continuity of care, treatment, monitoring and management of patients with co-occurring diagnoses.

Qualifications

• Hold a full, current and unrestricted license at the Doctoral level for the independent practice of Psychology issued by the state in which the duty station is located. Any changes to license must be reported to employer.
• 3. Meet requirements for inclusion in the National Registry of Psychologist Providers if graduated after 1 January 1982.
• 4. Meet requirements for Health Service Psychologist or Health Service Provider under appropriate state of practice statue, if Doctoral degree was received prior to 1 January 1992.
• 5. This position requires privileging by IHSC.
• 6. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association® or the American Red Cross

We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $43.00 per hour