Psychology Associate

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILIATION & REENTRY Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATE

Job Location : HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1831 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
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Salary: $63,720.00
Grade: 21
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a psychology associate to help support the Contracted Healthcare Provider (CHP) in meeting contract compliance with the healthcare contract and other regulatory guidelines. The Psychology Associate will work collaboratively with other mental health professionals and contribute to the development of treatment strategies, help implement treatment plans and assist in research for inmates within ADCRR.

- Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss inmate cases, share insights and coordinate care across disciplines
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives and research projects aimed at enhancing the delivery of healthcare services within the correctional facilities
-Provides education to CHP Staff on crisis intervention and support to inmates experiencing acute mental health crises, including suicide risk assessments and safety planning
-Provides guidance and support to correctional facility staff on contractor-related matters
-Conducts comprehensive chart reviews and provides feedback on quality of care for managing and treating patients
-Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation of clinical assessments, evaluation and treatment plans, and other relevant records in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
-Supports the collaborations with contractors, external healthcare providers and community resources to coordinate continuity of care for inmates transitioning from correctional facilities to community settings
-Participates in meetings and committees
-Helps draft policies, protocols, processes, reports and benchmarks to further enhance quality assurance and timely access to care
-Participates in the development and implementation of effective and efficient standards
-Provides recommendations on updates to existing clinical practice guidelines and policies and procedures as assigned by the ADCRR Medical Director, Dental Director, and Mental Health Director
-Drives on State Business
-Other duties as related to the position

Knowledge of:

-ADOA Personnel Rules and ADCRR policies and procedures
-Psychology and related disciplines
-Psychological tests, measurements, treatment techniques and practices

Skill in:

-Verbal and written communication
-Conducting research
-Compiling, evaluating and analyzing information
-Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
-Time management
-Organizational skills
-Decision making and problem solving techniques
-Synthesizing and presenting information to support project and agency objectives
-Work management and leadership
-Interviewing
-Computer use and applicable software

Ability to:

-Interpret diagnostic interviews and test data
-Conduct individual and group psychotherapy
-Analyze behavioral deficits
-Develop plans for implementing and monitoring rehabilitation activities in skill acquisition and behavior management
-Communicate effectively
-Provide guidance to others and establish rapport with diverse populations including individuals with severe and persistent mental illness

A minimum of 5 years of experience providing mental health services to incarcerated populations.

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