Psychologist - Florence, AZ

Paycom - ATS; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wander Staffing seeks a Psychologist to serve as a Behavioral Health Provider for ICE Health Services Corps in Florence, AZ. The role involves psychological assessments, testing, individual and group therapy, and case management for detainees within a Modified Therapeutic Community framework.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with medical staff on risk and housing decisions, and contribute to suicide prevention and staff training.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited program is required.
• Minimum one year of clinical practice as a licensed psychologist; waiver possible with 8-11 months.
• Full, current, unrestricted doctoral-level psychology license in Arizona.
• Meet requirements for National Registry of Psychologist Providers and Health Service Psychology provider.
• BLS certification and ability to communicate in English and/or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments, evaluations, testing, and therapy for detainees.
• Deliver individual and group therapy and case management within a Modified Therapeutic Community model.
• Direct and oversee a multidisciplinary team including staff and interns.
• Refer severe cases to outside facilities and assess mental illness using IHSC-883.
• Coordinate with medical staff on risk assessments and housing recommendations.
• Serve as suicide prevention program coordinator when needed.
• Train ICE and medical staff on mental health topics, including suicide prevention.

Skills

English and Spanish communication

BLS certification

Education

Doctoral Degree in Psychology from APA-accredited program

Arizona psychology license (unrestricted)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: ICE Health Services Corps Florence, AZ - Florence, AZ 85132, Position Type: Full Time, Psychologists Needed at IHSC, Florence, AZ

Wander Staffing is seeking one (1) Psychologist to serve as a Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) for ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) in Florence, AZ.

LOCATION

3250 North Pinal Parkway, Florence, AZ 85132

COMPENSATION

• Rate: $83.05
• W2 position

SCHEDULE

• Orientation: first 4-6 weeks, until trainings are completed. 4-10s can be worked during orientation
• Can work either 5-8s or 4-10s
• Flexibility with scheduling is required. Must rotate weekends and holidays
• No on-call

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Ongoing contract through 2032
• Note: The duration of the contract is between the government and Wander Staffing. As with any position, if life requires you to leave, please provide a 60-day notice.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited graduate program
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical practice as a clinical psychologist at the licensed independent level. Candidates with 8-11 months may be considered for a waiver
• Full, current, and unrestricted doctoral-level psychology license in Arizona
• Must meet the requirements for the National Registry of Psychologist Providers (if graduated after 1 January 1982), and for Health Service Psychologist/Provider under state statute (if doctorate received before 1 January 1992)
• BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Permanent Resident Card, I-551)
• Must pass the DHS background investigation and be privileged by IHSC
• Able to communicate proficiently in English and/or Spanish
• Preferred (not required): experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting, and experience implementing a new mental health treatment program and/or a Modified Therapeutic Community treatment model

DUTIES

• Provide psychological assessments, evaluations, and testing, plus individual and group therapy and case management for detainees, including programming within a Modified Therapeutic Community model
• Provide direction and oversight to a multidisciplinary team, including behavioral health technicians and interns
• Refer cases of extremely severe mental disturbance to outside facilities, and evaluate significant mental illness using the Mental Health Review Form (IHSC-883)
• Help orient medical staff on detoxification of chemically dependent individuals, and report to the prescriber if expected drug therapy outcomes are not being achieved
• Consult with medical, ICE, and contract staff on risk assessment and housing recommendations for difficult or mentally ill persons
• Serve as the suicide prevention program coordinator when the Supervisory BHP is absent
• Train ICE and medical staff on mental health topics, including suicide prevention, hunger strikes, abuse and neglect, and victims of torture
• Coordinate placements, aftercare, and continuity of care with the HQ Behavioral Health Unit, including Post Order Custody Reviews (POCR)
• May provide telehealth for patients at other IHSC facilities (only in states where you are licensed)
• May respond to, or coordinate the response to, medical emergencies

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to respond on foot to any medical emergency in the facility within four (4) minutes and perform CPR standing or kneeling
• Long periods of standing and walking, including over uneven surfaces; may need to lift moderately heavy patients or equipment and help people exit the building during an emergency

ABOUT THE FACILITY

• Small team of three (3) BHPs with a regional government supervisor
• Patient ratio is around 8-12 per day

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a REAL ID or passport to enter the facility
• Additional ICE clearance is required before a site visit (approximately 1-7 days)
• No cell phones, weapons, or metal in the facility
• Security processing includes forms (the SSA-89 requires a wet signature), an NBIS e-application due within 4 days, and fingerprinting due within 5 days

Wander Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in providing services or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.