Psychology

Job ID: ORD-223319-PhD-AZ

Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Arizona

Posted Today Arizona Locum Tenens PhD
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This job at a glance

  • Dates needed: ASAP - 3 months
  • Shift type: Day Shift
  • Assignment type: Inpatient
  • Call required: No
  • Board certification required: No

Job description

About the facility

This large adult correctional facility provides psychological services to a diverse and clinically complex inpatient population. The facility supports clinicians in delivering diagnostic assessments, psychological evaluations, crisis intervention, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, suicide risk assessment, and competency-related services. Clinical operations are structured within an established correctional mental health framework to ensure comprehensive care delivery.

About the facility location

Arizona is well-suited for outdoor enthusiasts, offering access to landmarks such as the Grand Canyon, Saguaro National Park, Red Rock State Park, and Horseshoe Bend, with activities ranging from hiking and biking to hot air balloon rides, kayaking, and ATV tours. The state also supports a range of cultural and educational attractions, including the Phoenix Art Museum, the Arizona Science Center, and the OdySea Aquarium. Cities throughout the state serve as hubs for dining, arts, and entertainment, complemented by natural escapes such as Lake Havasu State Park and the Verde Canyon Railroad.

About the clinician's workday

The clinical psychologist will provide full-time, on-site psychological care to an adult inpatient population within a correctional setting, working a guaranteed weekday schedule of either 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Daily responsibilities include evaluating referrals from clinical staff, providing individual psychotherapy and counseling, conducting mental status and suicide risk assessments, and determining the appropriate level of care or observation as clinically indicated. The clinician will coordinate referrals to psychiatry and other appropriate professionals as needed. No call coverage is required for this position.

Additional job details
  • Case load/PPD: 6-10
  • Patient population: Adults
  • Location type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive authority required: No
  • Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
  • Cases treated: Adult inpatient population in a correctional setting; clinically complex cases including crisis, suicide risk, and mental health diagnoses
  • Average length of stay: Variable
  • Census: Variable
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