Physician / Psychologist / Arizona / Locum or Permanent / Psychologist - Florence, AZ Job

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Join VieMed Healthcare Staffing as a Psychologist - Florence, AZ and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic healthcare environment. This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in behavioral health within a correctional and detention setting, providing essential mental health services to diverse populations. Starting on 07/01/2026, with a duration of 26 weeks and the possibility of extension, you will work 8 or 10-hour day shifts, contributing to a vital mission of improving lives through dedicated mental health care.
Overview:
As a licensed independent clinical psychologist, you will serve as a subject matter expert in mental health and substance use disorders, delivering comprehensive psychological assessments, evaluations, and treatments. Your role is crucial in managing mental health programs, providing direct patient care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the well-being of detainees. Your expertise will help shape and oversee mental health initiatives, including crisis intervention, therapy, and program development, within a secure and supportive environment.

Pay Rate:
The hourly pay rate is $73.50, with an additional $11 paid for federal holidays, resulting in a blended rate of $76.44.
Required Skills:

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program
• Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in Arizona
• Minimum of one year of clinical practice at the independent level
• Proficiency in psychological testing, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and in a multicultural environment
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Privacy Act, and confidentiality regulations
• Competency in electronic health records and Microsoft Office Suite

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience implementing mental health treatment programs or Modified Therapeutic Community models
• Background in correctional, detention, or residential healthcare settings
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• Experience providing telehealth or tele-behavioral health services

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited institution
• At least one year of relevant clinical experience, preferably in detention or correctional environments
• Experience managing or developing mental health programs and services

Other Requirements:

• Valid BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
• Ability to respond swiftly to medical emergencies and perform CPR
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, with rotational on-call duties
• Successful completion of background checks and favorable fitness determinations by the Department of Homeland Security

Take the next step in your professional journey by applying today and become a vital part of a dedicated healthcare team committed to making a difference. Your expertise can help transform lives join us now!
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply