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Description
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Psychologist (Licensed) — Mental Health — Start 07/06/2026 (ICE Facility)
Hook (Why Apply)
Join a mission-driven mental health team providing professional psychological services in a secure setting. This role offers a competitive $121.94/hour pay rate with weekly pay via direct deposit and comprehensive medical benefits (W-2). Start date is 07/06/2026, with an initial 6-month duration.
Job Description
Quick Facts
- Location: ICE facility (City/State not provided)
- Start Date: 07/06/2026
- End Date/Duration: 6-month initial duration
- Shift: 1st shift, 8-hour shifts, weekday and weekend
- Hours/week: Not provided
- Employment Type: Not provided (contract assignment implied)
- License/Certs: Licensed Psychologist; board eligibility required to qualify for privileges (per submission notes)
- Experience: Not provided
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Pay Rate: $121.94/hour
- Weekly Pay Schedule: Weekly pay via direct deposit (W-2)
- Benefits: Comprehensive Medical Benefits (W-2)
- Sick Time: Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state/federal/local laws
- Referral Bonus: Robust referral bonus program
- Other Support: Travel and other reimbursements when applicable
- Pay package: Competitive pay packages
- Additional Notes: Pay/bill rates are described as labor only; qualified expenses are billed separately (client-facing details not expanded)
What You’ll Do
- Conduct psychological screenings and assessments using review of available records and clinical interviews.
- Provide individualized treatment by developing, implementing, and modifying treatment plans based on assessed needs and functioning.
- Serve as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team, collaborating with clinicians and support staff to ensure integrated care and follow-through.
- Make regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate/resident adjustment and treatment needs.
- Deliver counseling and crisis-focused interventions, including assessments and support for individuals in crisis.
- Support treatment planning by consulting with relevant departments (e.g., psychiatry, nursing, medical, education, chaplaincy, security) to understand behavior escalation and mental health condition changes.
What You Need
Required
- US Citizenship for ICE clearance requirements (with expedited clearance noted for new activation)
- Board eligibility (must be at least board eligible to qualify for privileges)
- Evidence of ability to practice as a Psychologist in accordance with licensing/credential verification requirements
- BLS that meets CoreCivic compliance requirements, or completed pending BLS attestation (as applicable)
- Ability to successfully complete thorough background and credit investigation for clearance
Preferred
- Not specified in the job order.
About the Assignment
This assignment is with a leading correctional/immigration detention mental health environment, providing professional psychological care for inmates/residents as part of an integrated mental health team. The position includes scheduled clinical services plus regular rounds in confined housing areas to evaluate needs and support treatment continuity.
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| Employer: |
VieMed Healthcare Staffing
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| Post Date: |
Jun 13, 2026 |
| Profession: |
Physician |
| Job Type: |
MD/DO |
| Specialty: |
None |
| Location: |
California - California City |
| Job Reference: |
67564 |
| Contact Details: |
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