Psychologist- Permanent/Full-Time

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
Full-Time | On-Site
Schedule Options:
Four (4) 10-hour shifts or
Five (5) 8-hour shifts
~ Predictable scheduling with no on-call requirement

Daily Duties
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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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

Benefits

• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 days paid Sick Time
• 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 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.