Licensed Psychologist - Behavioral Health ProviderICE Detention Facility- Eloy, ArizonaOverview
We are seeking a
Licensed Psychologist to serve as a
Behavioral Health Provider at a facility housing individuals detained by
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in
Eloy, Arizona.
The Psychologist functions as a
subject matter expert in mental health and substance use disorders, independently providing diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, and behavioral health program support to a complex adult population. This role requires strong clinical judgment, autonomy, and experience treating severe mental illness and co-occurring conditions in a structured healthcare environment.Schedule & Work Hours
- Full-Time | On-Site
- Schedule Options:
- Four (4) 10-hour shifts or
- Five (5) 8-hour shifts
- Predictable scheduling with no on-call requirement
Daily Duties- Provide direct mental health services, including on-site counseling and individual and group psychotherapy
- Deliver substance abuse education and behavioral analysis for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
- Conduct specialized programming within a Modified Therapeutic Treatment Community (MTTC) model
- Perform comprehensive mental health evaluations to support treatment planning for detainees with serious mental illness or mental disorders
- Refer patients to acute or inpatient psychiatric care as clinically indicated
- Collaborate with medical providers, contract staff, and healthcare professionals to support continuity of care
- Provide education and training related to the treatment, monitoring, and management of patients with co-occurring diagnoses.
Key Responsibilities- Provide brief counseling, psychotherapy, group therapy, behavioral analysis, and substance abuse education
- Deliver mental health treatment to individuals presenting with:
- Sexual or physical assault, abuse, or neglect
- Suicidal ideation, dangerous behaviors, or psychosis
- Provide post-discharge follow-up care for individuals returning from inpatient psychiatric treatment
- Develop, manage, and monitor individualized treatment plans in coordination with behavioral health technicians
- Provide direction and oversight to multidisciplinary teams, behavioral health technicians, and interns
- Assess and evaluate mental health conditions using DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
- Complete Mental Health Review Forms (IHSC-883) and identify individuals with significant mental illness
- Serve as a mental health consultant to healthcare professionals within the facility
- Coordinate continuity of care with ICE HQ Behavioral Health Unit and ICE Case Management Units
- Assist case management teams with discharge planning and identification of community healthcare resources
- Utilize the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to complete assessments, referrals, and transfer/discharge summaries
- Participate in performance improvement, risk management, and quality initiatives related to behavioral health care
- Respond to or coordinate response to medical or psychiatric emergencies as required
QualificationsEducation- Doctorate degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program
Licensure- Current, permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice independently as a Psychologist
Experience- Minimum one (1) year of experience as an independently licensed Psychologist
- Demonstrated expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating serious mental illness and behavioral health conditions
Certifications- BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
Preferred (Not Required)- Experience in a detention, correctional, residential, or secure healthcare setting
Benefits- 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 7 days paid Sick Time
- 11 paid Federal Holidays
Why Join This Team?This role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while serving a high-need population in a structured environment. Providers benefit from strong interdisciplinary collaboration, meaningful clinical impact, and predictable scheduling as a
government civilian contractor supporting ICE healthcare operations in
Eloy, Arizona.
