Psychologist - AZ

Job Description

 Wellhart is seeking a skilled Psychologist for a locum tenens position in a correctional facility in Arizona. This 24-day assignment begins on 10/06/2025, with a flexible schedule of 20 hours per week, typically split into two 10-hour days. The ideal candidate will manage mental health services, provide clinical leadership, and offer comprehensive psychological care to inmates/residents. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, participating in civil commitment proceedings, providing counseling, supervising mental health staff, and maintaining confidential records. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Psychologist to make a significant impact in a correctional healthcare setting.

Job Details:

Location: Arizona

Facility Type: Correctional Facility

Start Date: 10/06/2025

LOA: 24 days (13-week initial duration)

Provider Type Needed: Psychologist

Schedule: 20 hours/week (flexible, usually 2 x 10-hour days)

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide direct patient care and clinical duties

• Conduct psychological assessments and provide DSM diagnoses

• Participate in civil commitment proceedings

• Offer individual, group, and family counseling

• Supervise and mentor facility-based mental health staff

• Evaluate and improve mental health services efficiency

• Maintain confidential inmate/resident files and prepare progress reports

• Coordinate with contract personnel and community services

• Attend staff meetings and promote effective communication

• Adhere to corporate, facility, and correctional policies and procedures

• Prepare and maintain various records, reports, and logs

• Assist in developing and implementing treatment programs

• Promote positive community relations

Additional Information:

• Active Arizona Psychologist license required

• Experience in correctional or institutional settings preferred

• Strong leadership and administrative skills essential

• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments

• Social Security card required for facility clearance

• Opportunity for assignment extension

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Benefits:

• Strong compensation

• Travel-related expenses covered

• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.