Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Clinical Health Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Couple and Family Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Geropsychology, Psychoanalysis, Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology

PhD/PsyD Opportunity - Corrections in Arizona

Updated: Today Location(s): AZ

Job description

- Florence, AZ
-Monday–Friday; Full time; 5/8s
-Start Date: April -30-40 days to credential
-Types of cases: Sex offender evaluations
-Conduct psychological evaluations for I/D/R populations, assessing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
-Evaluate mental status and severity to determine the need for higher-level care or placement under observation (e.g., suicide risk, inability to adjust).
-Provide psychotherapy/counseling for psychological disorders and make referrals to psychiatrists or other professionals for psychotropic medication.
-Monitor medication compliance and refer to medical professionals for possible side effects.
-Train staff and officers on suicide risk recognition and prevention.
-Offer in-service education for medical and correctional staff, including crisis intervention techniques.
-Maintain accurate records of I/D/R encounters and required reports.
-Consult with Physicians/Psychiatrists as needed for health care concerns.

Job details
Title: PhD, PsyD
Specialty: Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Clinical Health Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Couple and Family Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Geropsychology, Psychoanalysis, Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology
Location: AZ
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Board Certification: Yes
On Call: No
Compensation:
Telemedicine: No
Government: Yes
  • Ongoing for 6 months
  • Corrections
  • Cases: Sex offender evaluations

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