Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an APA-approved program
Minimum of one year of independent practice as a Licensed Psychologist
Expertise in assessing and treating behavioral and mental health conditions
Current, unrestricted license to practice independently
BLS certification from an approved provider
Preferred experience in detention or residential healthcare settings
Responsibilities
Conduct mental health evaluations for treatment planning
Refer patients for acute or inpatient mental health care as needed
Provide individual and group psychotherapy using various therapeutic methods
Educate detainees on substance abuse and conduct behavioral analyses
Provide treatment for individuals showing signs of trauma or psychosis
Coordinate and manage mental health treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams
Respond to medical emergencies as needed
Benefits
Full-time employment with flexible shifts (8 or 10 hours)
Opportunity to work in a unique environment involving critical mental health services
Engagement with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care
Professional development opportunities within the correctional healthcare field
Ability to make a significant impact on the mental health of vulnerable populations
Full Job Description
The Psychologist Behavioral Health Provider is needed for afacility that houses individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement
The Behavioral Health Provider is a licensed independent Psychologist who serves as a subject matter expert in mental health and substance use disorder (s). The Behavioral Health Provider possesses a high level of skill in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with mental health concerns and/or mental illness or mental disorders.
DAILY DUTIES
Conduct mental health evaluations to enhance the behavioral health treatment plan development and services for detainees with serious mental illness or serious mental disorders.
Referral to acute and/or inpatient mental health care as clinically determined.
Provides direct mental services, including on-site counseling, individual and group psychotherapy within diverse therapeutic modalities
Provides substance abuse education and behavioral analysis for detainees identified with mental health and substance use problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an APA-approved program.
Minimum of one year of experience as a Licensed Psychologist at the independent level
Possesses a high skill level in assessing, recognizing, and treating behavioral or other mental health conditions that affect successful treatment.
A current, permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice independently
BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
Preferred Experience: in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (not required).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides brief counseling, psychotherapy, group therapy, behavioral analysis, and substance abuse education
Provides mental health treatment to individuals who present with signs/symptoms of sexual or physical assault, abuse, and neglect using a multidisciplinary approach.
Provides mental health treatment to individuals who present with signs/symptoms of suicidal, dangerous, or psychotic behaviors.
Provides post-discharge follow-up for individuals returning from inpatient mental health treatment.
Provides direction and oversight to a multi-disciplinary team in implementing and managing an integrated mental health treatment program.
Provides direct care to patients
Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
Develops, manages and monitors patient treatment plans in coordination with behavioral health technicians to assess patient level of functioning and progress.
May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
Assesses and evaluates the mental health of residents according to DSM V diagnosis and refer to outside treatment facilities if necessary.
Utilizes EHR system for completing clinical assessments, evaluations, advanced care/placement referral initiation and transfer/discharge summaries.
HOURS/SCHEDULE
Full-Time
8-hour or 10-hour shifts to equal 40 hours per week
