Psychologist

State of Arizona; Phoenix; On-site; ZAR 1 191 000 - 1 532 000; Full time

Job summary

A state hospital in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Psychologist to provide psychological services to inpatient units. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, leading individual and group therapy sessions, and overseeing interns. The ideal candidate is a licensed psychologist or eligible for licensure in Arizona, with expertise in psychological assessments and patient-centered therapy. This role offers various benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Affordable medical and dental insurance plans

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Ten paid holidays per year

Wellness programs

Defined retirement plan

Qualifications

• Licensed psychologist or eligible for licensure within one year.
• Training in psychological assessments is preferred.
• At least one year of professional experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological evaluations and direct therapy for patients.
• Conduct group therapy sessions.
• Supervise interns and clinical students.

Skills

Patient-centered therapy

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal relations

Case management

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

The Arizona State Hospital (ASH) provides inpatient psychiatric care to individuals with serious mental illness, supporting patients through individualized treatment plans and a commitment to recovery.

Job Summary

The Psychologist is a core member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, delivering psychological services to patients on civil or forensic inpatient units. Responsibilities include conducting violence risk assessments, neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic clarifications, competency evaluations, and individual and group therapy. The Psychologist develops behavior plans for aggression and self‑injury, offers professional supervision, leads educational training for staff, and coordinates the psychology component with other treatment units. The role supports program evaluation, recommends enhancements, and collaborates with external agencies and universities to promote continuous professional development.

Job Duties

• Participate as a member of the treatment team, develop programs and behavior plans, consult with staff, and provide direct therapy to patients on the unit.
• Conduct psychological evaluations, including violent risk assessment, neuropsychological testing, and competency evaluations.
• Provide individual and group therapy.
• Supervise interns and students clinically.
• Engage in continuing education and offer training to hospital staff.
• Assist with cognitive remediation and other related duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned (typically 5%–10% of time).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of psychological counseling techniques, comprehensive screening and testing procedures, contemporary trends in psychology and sociology, research methods, data analysis, report writing, performance management, continuous quality improvement, and lean methodologies.
• Skills in delivering patient‑centered therapy, oral and written communication, case management, interpersonal relations, and professional report writing.
• Abilities to work within a multidisciplinary team, provide timely documentation, administer and interpret a range of psychological tests accurately, write summaries of professional quality, provide clinical oversight, and support a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Selective Preferences

• Training in a wide range of psychological assessments and at least one year of professional experience as a licensed psychologist, or equivalent forensic or civil population training.
• Experience with sexual offending treatment or assessment preferred (but not required).
• Preference for applicants with public health experience.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card per A.R.S. § 41‑1758.07.
• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and licensure in Arizona (or eligibility to obtain licensure within one year).
• Valid, state‑issued driver’s license and maintained driving record if driving on state business is required.
• Successful completion of the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).

Benefits

• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child).
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Wellness programs and plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Defined retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Award‑winning Infant at Work program.
• Credit union membership.
• Transit subsidy.
• ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program.

Retirement

The State makes monthly contributions equal to the employee’s contribution to the Arizona State Retirement System, effectively a 50% match. New State employees begin receiving contributions after a 27‑week wait period.

Contact Us

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or alternative format, by calling (602) 220‑6462. Requests should be made early to allow sufficient time for arrangement. The Department of Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E‑Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.