Psychologist

Naphcare, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and Roth with company contrib.

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education and CMEs

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring a Psychologist to join the ASPC Tucson team in Tucson, Arizona.

The role focuses on providing psychological treatment and support to inmates within a correctional facility, working alongside correctional officers and medical professionals. The position offers full-time or part-time options with pay rates from $60.00 to $74.00 per hour, depending on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current, unrestricted Psychologist license in AZ.
• BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred) is required or obtainable.
• Experience with underserved and marginalized populations.
• Strong communication with diverse individuals including medical staff, correctional officers and judges.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to create treatment plans.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with facility policies and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological leadership, consultation and direct services to improve mental health and reduce recidivism.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to assess and treat mental and emotional disorders.
• Assist inmates in reintegration by coordinating housing, employment and resources.
• Provide counseling to help manage emotions and coping strategies during incarceration.
• Lead and participate in educational trainings related to mental health care.
• Conduct risk assessments to inform housing, treatment and release decisions.

Skills

AZ licensed psychologist

BLS CPR certification

Experience with underserved groups

Strong communication skills

Data interpretation for treatment

Knowledge of laws and standards

Confidentiality and professionalism

Job description

Psychologist

Location: US-AZ-Tucson

ID: 2026-29885

Category: Mental Health

Position Type: Full-Time

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Psychologist to join our team of medical professionals at ASPC Tucson, located in Tucson Arizona

Pay rates range from $60.00 to $74.00 per hour based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience.

Full Time and Part Time positions may be available!

As a Correctional Psychologist, you will provide psychological treatment and support to the facility residents while working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health needs.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for Psychologist:

The Psychologist is responsible for providing psychological leadership, consultation and direct services for patients to help improve their mental health and reduce the risk of recidivism. Additional responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in providing assessment and treatment of mental and emotional disorders of patients.
• Working with inmates to prepare them for reintegration into society, providing support for finding housing, employment, and other resources.
• Providing counseling and support to help inmates manage emotional challenges, cope with incarceration, and develop coping mechanisms.
• Coordinating, leading and participating in educational training activities related to mental health care
• Conducting risk assessments to identify potential dangers to inmates and the public, informing decisions about housing, treatment, and release

Qualifications

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills

• Must hold a current, unrestricted Psychologist license in the state of AZ
• Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disorders
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including other medical professionals, correctional staff and judges
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to create treatment plans
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, and I'll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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