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About MindCare Solutions
MindCare Solutions is a premier provider of behavioral health services, supporting hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long-term care centers, correctional settings and various other clinical settings.
We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver top-tier, end-to-end behavioral health solutions, integrating evidence-based care pathways, advanced technology, and exceptional providers. Our organization is committed to enhancing mental health care accessibility and efficacy through innovative solutions and strong partnerships, ensuring that high-quality, patient-centered care is delivered to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
F/T Onsite Correctional Psychologist
MindCare Solutions, a clinician-owned and operated leader in comprehensive mental health care, is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to provide exceptional mental health services in a corrections facility. Join a growing organization with a strong team-first culture and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week,
Compensation: negotiable
Location: Golden Valley, AZ
Position Summary:
As a psychologist, you will deliver high-quality mental health care, including psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and evidence-based interventions, to individuals within a correctional setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support the mental health and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals, ensuring care aligns with ethical and legal standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a profound impact while working in a supportive and mission-driven environment.
- Facility: This position is located within a correctional facility housing approximately 3,500 adult male inmates across minimum and medium security custody levels.
- Conduct psychological evaluations to assess mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and provide diagnoses with treatment recommendations
- Assess mental status and symptom severity to determine need for higher level of care, observation, or special placement (e.g., suicide risk)
- Provide psychotherapy and counseling services
- Refer patients to psychiatrists or other providers for medication management when appropriate
- Monitor awareness of psychotropic medications, support compliance, and identify/report potential side effects
- Train staff to recognize suicide risk factors and implement prevention strategies
- Deliver in-service education and crisis intervention training to medical and correctional staff
- Maintain accurate documentation, records, and required reports
- Collaborate with physicians and psychiatrists on patient care
- Participate in quality-of-care reviews and improvement efforts
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) in Psychology from an accredited institution
- Active AZ psychology license (must be maintained on file)
- Prior correctional experience preferred (1+ years)
- Strong critical thinking, communication skills, and situational awareness
Benefits (W2):
- Clinician-first mentality
- Competitive Salary
- Malpractice Coverage
- Full Health & Wellness Benefits
- HSA/FSA
- 401k with 4% match
- Disability
- Life/ Ad&D
- Positive/Motivated Culture
- Company-Paid Holidays
- PTO
- Bereavement Leave