Psychologist Eloy, AZ

Psychologists Needed at IHSC Eloy AZ

Wander Staffing is seeking one (1) Psychologist to serve as a Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) for ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) in Eloy AZ.

• 1705 E. Hanna Road Eloy AZ 85131

• Rate: $81.65
• W2 position

• 4-10s can be worked during orientation
• Can work either 5-8s or 4-10s
• Flexibility with scheduling is required. Must rotate weekends and holidays
• No on-call

• Ongoing contract through 2032
• Note: The duration of the contract is between the government and Wander Staffing. As with any position if life requires you to leave please provide a 60-day notice.

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited graduate program
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical practice as a clinical psychologist at the licensed independent level. Candidates with 8-11 months may be considered for a waiver
• Full current and unrestricted doctoral-level psychology license in Arizona
• Must meet the requirements for the National Registry of Psychologist Providers (if graduated after 1 January 1982) and for Health Service Psychologist/Provider under state statute (if doctorate received before 1 January 1992)
• BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Permanent Resident Card I-551)
• Must pass the DHS background investigation and be privileged by IHSC
• Able to communicate proficiently in English and/or Spanish
• Preferred (not required): experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting and experience implementing a new mental health treatment program and/or a Modified Therapeutic Community treatment model

• Provide psychological assessments evaluations and testing plus individual and group therapy and case management for detainees including programming within a Modified Therapeutic Community model
• Provide direction and oversight to a multidisciplinary team including behavioral health technicians and interns
• Refer cases of extremely severe mental disturbance to outside facilities and evaluate significant mental illness using the Mental Health Review Form (IHSC-883)
• Help orient medical staff on detoxification of chemically dependent individuals and report to the prescriber if expected drug therapy outcomes are not being achieved
• Consult with medical ICE and contract staff on risk assessment and housing recommendations for difficult or mentally ill persons
• Serve as the suicide prevention program coordinator when the Supervisory BHP is absent
• Train ICE and medical staff on mental health topics including suicide prevention hunger strikes abuse and neglect and victims of torture
• Coordinate placements aftercare and continuity of care with the HQ Behavioral Health Unit including Post Order Custody Reviews (POCR)
• May provide telehealth for patients at other IHSC facilities (only in states where you are licensed)
• May respond to or coordinate the response to medical emergencies

• Must be able to respond on foot to any medical emergency in the facility within four (4) minutes and perform CPR standing or kneeling
• Long periods of standing and walking including over uneven surfaces; may need to lift moderately heavy patients or equipment and help people exit the building during an emergency

• Team of four to five (4-5) BHPs with an on-site government supervisor
• Patient ratio is around 8-12 per day

• Must have a REAL ID or passport to enter the facility
• No cell phones weapons or metal in the facility
• Security processing includes forms (the SSA-89 requires a wet signature) an NBIS e-application due within 4 days and fingerprinting due within 5 days

• Email your resume psychology license BLS and doctoral diploma to Rachel McGee at
• Questions Call Rachel direct at

Wander Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race sex color religion national origin age disability or veteran status in providing services or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race color religion sex or national origin.

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