Psychology
Location: Arizona
Agency: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
AlliedTravelCareers is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychology in Arizona!
This Job at a Glance
- Job Reference Id: ORD-223319-PhD-AZ
- Title: PhD
- Dates Needed: ASAP - 3 months
- Shift Type: Day Shift
- Assignment Type: Inpatient
- Call Required: No
- Board Certification Required: No
- Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This large adult correctional facility provides psychological services to a diverse and clinically complex inpatient population. The facility supports clinicians in delivering diagnostic assessments, psychological evaluations, crisis intervention, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, suicide risk assessment, and competency-related services. Clinical operations are structured within an established correctional mental health framework to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
About the Facility Location
Arizona is well-suited for outdoor enthusiasts, offering access to landmarks such as the Grand Canyon, Saguaro National Park, Red Rock State Park, and Horseshoe Bend, with activities ranging from hiking and biking to hot air balloon rides, kayaking, and ATV tours. The state also supports a range of cultural and educational attractions, including the Phoenix Art Museum, the Arizona Science Center, and the OdySea Aquarium. Cities throughout the state serve as hubs for dining, arts, and entertainment, complemented by natural escapes such as Lake Havasu State Park and the Verde Canyon Railroad.
About the Clinician's Workday
The clinical psychologist will provide full-time, on-site psychological care to an adult inpatient population within a correctional setting, working a guaranteed weekday schedule of either 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Daily responsibilities include evaluating referrals from clinical staff, providing individual psychotherapy and counseling, conducting mental status and suicide risk assessments, and determining the appropriate level of care or observation as clinically indicated. The clinician will coordinate referrals to psychiatry and other appropriate professionals as needed. No call coverage is required for this position.
Additional Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: 6-10
- Patient Population: Adults
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: No
- Government: No
- Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
- Cases Treated: Adult inpatient population in a correctional setting; clinically complex cases including crisis, suicide risk, and mental health diagnoses
- Average Length of Stay: Variable
- Census: Variable
Why choose LocumTenens.com?
Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
- Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
- Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
- Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
- Digital hub for assignment details
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About LocumTenens.com
LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.
Since 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.
That's what we do. Every day.
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