Clinical Psychologist

Location Florence Detention Center Florence, AZ 85132 OR Eloy Detention Center (Closest City Tucson, AZ) Hours 4 days/10hr shifts OR 5 days/8hr Case Load 12-15 cases per day, 60% is clinical encounters, 30% charting, 10% Answering Alerts/ECW's or treatment team huddles Description of Duties The Behavioral Health Provider is a licensed independent clinical social worker who serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in mental health and substance use disorder (s). The BHP possesses a high level of skill in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with mental health concerns, and/or serious mental illness or serious mental disorders (SMI/SMD). The BHP conducts mental health evaluations to enhance the behavioral health treatment plan development and services for detainees with SMI/SMD to include referral to acute and/or inpatient mental health care as clinically determined. The BHP provides direct mental services, including on-site counseling, individual and group psychotherapy within diverse therapeutic modalities, substance abuse education, and behavioral analysis for detainees identified with mental health and substance use problems. The BHP conducts specialized programming within a Modified Therapeutic Treatment Community model. The BHP consults with medical, contract staff, and other healthcare professionals to conduct and provide education and training on continuity of care, treatment, monitoring, and management of patients with co-occurring diagnoses. Required Education and Experience Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Master’s degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Minimum of one-year experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, at the Independent level as recognized in the state license, whereby clinical supervision is not required. Required Licensure / Certification A current, permanent, full and unrestricted license to practice clinical social work independently in the state where the duty station is located. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Experience implementing and managing a new mental health treatment program and/or a Modified Therapeutic Community treatment model. (Preferred, not required) Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not #J-18808-Ljbffr