Psychologist

Psychologist PositionNaphCare is hiring a Psychologist to join our team of medical professionals in the Perryville - Arizona Department of Corrections in Goodyear, Arizona.Pay rates range from $60.00 to $74.00 per hour based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience.Full Time and Part Time positions may be available!As a Correctional Psychologist, you will provide psychological treatment and support to the facility residents while working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health needs.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities for Psychologist:The Psychologist is responsible for providing psychological leadership, consultation and direct services for patients to help improve their mental health and reduce the risk of recidivism. Additional responsibilities may include and not be limited to:Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in providing assessment and treatment of mental and emotional disorders of patients.Working with inmates to prepare them for reintegration into society, providing support for finding housing, employment, and other resources.Providing counseling and support to help inmates manage emotional challenges, cope with incarceration, and develop coping mechanisms.Coordinating, leading and participating in educational training activities related to mental health careConducting risk assessments to identify potential dangers to inmates and the public, informing decisions about housing, treatment, and releaseQualificationsExperience / Requirements / Qualifications / SkillsMust hold a current, unrestricted Psychologist license in the STATEBe able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disordersStrong communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including other medical professionals, correctional staff and judgesAbility to interpret and analyze data to create treatment plansKnowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standardsMust have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirementsMust pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screeningNaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!Lowest Cost Benefits!Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!Tuition AssistanceReferral bonusesTerm life insurance at no cost to the employeeGenerous paid time off & paid holidaysFree continuing education and CMEsNaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran