Psychologist in Corrections Detention Center

Job Description

Job Description

The Psychologist Behavioral Health Provider is needed  for a   facility that houses individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement

The Behavioral Health Provider is a licensed independent Psychologist who serves as a subject matter expert in mental health and substance use disorder (s). The Behavioral Health Provider possesses a high level of skill in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with mental health concerns and / or serious mental illness or  mental disorders.

DAILY DUTIES

• Conduct mental health evaluations to enhance the behavioral health treatment plan development and services for detainees with serious mental illness or serious mental disorders.
• Referral to acute and / or inpatient mental health care as clinically determined.
• Provides direct mental services, including on-site counseling, individual and group psychotherapy within diverse therapeutic modalities
• Provides substance abuse education and behavioral analysis for detainees identified with mental health and substance use problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

RESPONSIBILITIES

HOURS / SCHEDULE

BENEFITS

MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDPerm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.