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: negotiableLocation: 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)