Psychologist for Detention Center

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Psychologist – Behavioral Health Provider

ICE Detention Facility-  Eloy, Arizona

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.

• Full-Time | On-Site

• Schedule Options:

  • Four (4) 10-hour shifts or

  • Five (5) 8-hour shifts

• Predictable scheduling with no on-call requirement

• 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.

• 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

Education

• 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

• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 7 days paid Sick Time

• 11 paid Federal Holidays

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 LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing, background screening, and any facility-specific requirements.