Mental Health Provider Licensed Notional Phoenix AZ

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Location

TBD

Clearance Level

T2 Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT)

Primary Function

The Mental Health Provider provides mental health support and clinical services to detainees housed in a Detention Facility. This role is essential in assessing treating and monitoring individuals with behavioral health needs while ensuring compliance with National Detention Standards and federal regulations. The specialist works closely with medical security and case management teams to promote psychological well-being and safety within the facility.

All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards principles and ethics of the profession applicable professional specialty organizations and the high-quality standard for which Acuity International is recognized.

Responsibilities

Conduct mental health screenings and comprehensive psychological assessments.
Provide individual and group counseling sessions as clinically indicated.
Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to detainee needs.
Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records in accordance with HIPAA.
Document progress notes risk assessments and treatment outcomes.
Assist in preparing reports for officials and legal representatives when required.
Respond to mental health emergencies and conduct suicide risk evaluations.
Participate in suicide prevention protocols and multidisciplinary safety planning.
Collaborate with custody staff to ensure appropriate housing and monitoring.
Coordinate care with medical providers case managers and detention center personnel.
Provide mental health education and training to facility staff.
Advocate for detainee mental health needs within the detention environment.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Job Requirements

Masters degree in Psychology Social Work Counseling or related field.
Must hold and maintain a full current unrestricted license to practice independently issued by a State or Territory (PhD PsyD LCSW LPC LPCC LCPC LMHC LCMHC).
Minimum of 3 years post-independent licensure clinical experience.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and culturally competent practices.
Must be able to multi-task be detail-oriented be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain necessary clearances and credentials required for access to detention facilities.
Ability to obtain and maintain favorable background investigations.
Meet the requirements of the contract for all immunizations.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident resided in the U.S. for 3 years in the past 5 years.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must complete all required training.
Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual (English/Spanish or other relevant languages) preferred.
Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Certification in crisis intervention or suicide prevention.
Experience with detention protocols and standards.
Has undergone a federal investigation at the level of Tier 2 or higher; has been granted favorable suitability/eligibility and has not had a break in service for more than 24 months.
Detention center experience.
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions

Work is performed in a secure detention facility.
May require evening weekend or on-call hours.
Exposure to emotionally challenging situations.
Requires physical presence and mobility throughout the facility.
Participate in drills and emergency responses as assigned.
Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color sex national origin age protected veteran status or disability status.