Psychologist for Detention Center

Licensed Psychologist – Behavioral Health Provider

ICE Detention Facility- Eloy, Arizona

Overview

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

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Full-Time | On-Site

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Schedule Options

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Four (4) 10-hour shifts or

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Five (5) 8-hour shifts

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Predictable scheduling with no on-call requirement

Daily Duties

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Provide direct mental health services , including on-site counseling and individual and group psychotherapy

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Deliver substance abuse education and behavioral analysis for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

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Conduct specialized programming within a Modified Therapeutic Treatment Community (MTTC) model

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Perform comprehensive mental health evaluations to support treatment planning for detainees with serious mental illness or mental disorders

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Refer patients to acute or inpatient psychiatric care as clinically indicated

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Collaborate with medical providers, contract staff, and healthcare professionals to support continuity of care

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Provide education and training related to the treatment, monitoring, and management of patients with co-occurring diagnoses.

Key Responsibilities

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Provide brief counseling, psychotherapy, group therapy, behavioral analysis, and substance abuse education

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Deliver mental health treatment to individuals presenting with:

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Sexual or physical assault, abuse, or neglect

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Suicidal ideation, dangerous behaviors, or psychosis

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Provide post-discharge follow-up care for individuals returning from inpatient psychiatric treatment

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Develop, manage, and monitor individualized treatment plans in coordination with behavioral health technicians

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Provide direction and oversight to multidisciplinary teams , behavioral health technicians, and interns

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Assess and evaluate mental health conditions using DSM-5 diagnostic criteria

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Complete Mental Health Review Forms (IHSC-883) and identify individuals with significant mental illness

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Serve as a mental health consultant to healthcare professionals within the facility

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Coordinate continuity of care with ICE HQ Behavioral Health Unit and ICE Case Management Units

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Assist case management teams with discharge planning and identification of community healthcare resources

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Utilize the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to complete assessments, referrals, and transfer/discharge summaries

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Participate in performance improvement, risk management, and quality initiatives related to behavioral health care

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Respond to or coordinate response to medical or psychiatric emergencies as required

Qualifications

Education

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Doctorate degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program

Licensure

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Current, permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice independently as a Psychologist

Experience

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Minimum one (1) year of experience as an independently licensed Psychologist

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Demonstrated expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating serious mental illness and behavioral health conditions

Certifications

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BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

Preferred (Not Required)

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Experience in a detention, correctional, residential, or secure healthcare setting

Benefits

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3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

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7 days paid Sick Time

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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 .

MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDPerm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.