Physician / Psychologist / Arizona / Locum or Permanent / Psychologist - Florence, AZ Job
VieMed Healthcare Staffing
Florence, AZ, 85132, USA
Florence, AZ, 85132, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- clinical psychologist
- behavioral health
- mental health treatment
This position is for a licensed clinical psychologist providing mental health and substance use disorder services within a detention or correctional healthcare setting in Florence, AZ. Responsibilities include psychological assessment, individual and group therapy, program management, and multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuity of care. The role requires a doctoral degree in psychology, clinical licensure, and experience with therapeutic treatment models and diverse patient populations.
Ready to make your next career move? VieMed Healthcare Staffing is a premier staffing agency that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with healthcare facilities, ensuring seamless continuity of care and unparalleled service delivery. We are committed to quality, reliability, and integrity for both our candidates and clients. Join us in our mission to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights. We take care of you, so you can take care of others. VHS is looking for a qualified Psychologist. City: Florence State: AZ Start Date: 2025-11-01 End Date: 2026-05-15 Duration: 26 Weeks with option to extend Shift: 8 or 10 Hour Day Shifts. Skills: Psychologist/Behavioral Health W2 Pay Rate: $73.50/hr plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays ($76.44 Blended Rate) Certification Requirements: Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application. At VieMed, Live Your Life isn't just a company tagline. It's a passionate commitment to improving the lives of every patient and employee. Benefits Include: Competitive Pay Packages Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit Comprehensive Medical Benefits, Dental, and Vision Federal contract provides $4.93/hr equivalent of benefits paid for Employee 401(k) with match Robust Referral Bonus Program 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws INTRODUCTION The ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) exists within the organizational structure of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff and contractors comprise the healthcare professionals working together to provide quality healthcare services. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) is a licensed independent clinical psychologist who serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in mental health and substance use disorder (s). The BHP possess a high level of skill in the assessment, diagnoses, and treatment of patients with mental health concerns, and/or serious mental illness or serious mental disorders (SMI/SMD). The BHP may provide psychological evaluation and testing 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 1. A Doctoral Degree in Psychology from a graduate program accredited by the American Psychological Association. 2. Minimum one year of clinical practice at the licensed independent level as a clinical psychologist. 3. Experience implementing and managing a new mental health treatment program and/or a Modified Therapeutic Community treatment model. (Preferred, not required) 4. Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required). REQURED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION 1. Hold a full, current and unrestricted license at the Doctoral level for the independent practice 2. of Psychology issued by the state in which the duty station is located. Any changes to license must be reported to employer. 3. Meet requirements for inclusion in the National Registry of Psychologist Providers if graduated after 1 January 1982. 4. Meet requirements for Health Service Psychologist or Health Service Provider under appropriate state of practice statue, if Doctoral degree was received prior to 1 January 1992. 5. This position requires privileging by IHSC. 6. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES 1. Strong oral and written communication skills. 2. Excellent interpersonal skills. 3. Critical thinking skills. 4. Cultural awareness. 5. Integrity and honesty REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 1. Knowledge of specific functions of Psychology to include but not limited to: Observation, Description, Psychological Testing, Evaluation, Interpretation, Diagnosis and Treatment. 2. Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures. 3. Ability to implement and manage services within a multidisciplinary mental health treatment unit. 4. Possess a strong understanding of the Modified Therapeutic Community treatment model. 5. Knowledge of a diverse set of group and individual therapeutic modalities (examples include, but are not limited to: art, music, drama, creative-writing, life skills, etc.). 6. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment. 7. Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands. 8. Ability to adapt and maintain flexibility in clinic scheduling to meet program or work requirements. 9. Ability to communicate proficiently in English and/or Spanish (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers, and other stakeholders. 10. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment. 11. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training and communications. 12. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint. 13. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII). MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. &
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