STGi provides detention health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health to individuals in custody within ICE detention facilities. We are seeking Psychologist candidates for full-time and PRN/Per Diem healthcare positions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A Doctoral Degree in Psychology from a graduate program accredited by the American Psychological Association.
- Current, full and unrestricted license at the Doctorial Level for the independent practice of Psychology in the state of Texas.
- Two years independent practice in Clinical, Counseling, or Health Psychology as a licensed psychologist.
- BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association.
- Ability to pass a federal government security background check.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides psychological assessment and evaluations.
- Provides appropriate referral to outside treatment facilities for those cases of extremely severe mental disturbance.
- Provides referral, identification, and evaluation for those identified as having a significant mental illness using Mental Health Review Form (IHSC-883).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 10 minutes and maintain balance.
- Required to respond to any medical emergency within 4 minutes, where a fast walk or jog may be necessary to provide assistance.
- Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
- Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
- Must be able to see, hear and smell with or without the use of aides if necessary (exceptions on a case-by-case basis).
- Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing.
- Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
- Must be capable of standing on hard surfaces (cement floors) for long periods of time.
Required Skills
- Possess Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program and must have completed an APA approved clinical psychology internship.
- Possess and maintain a current license to practice Clinical or Counseling Psychology in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Possess and maintain a current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate.
- Possession of controlled substances registration certificate from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in accordance with the laws of the state in which he/she is licensed, as applicable.
STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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