Benefits Information:

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview:

Are you a psychologist looking for a challenging yet interesting environment, where you can really make a difference? If you are passionate about people and believe that everyone deserves the highest quality of mental healthcare, we have the role for you! As the industry's global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation, we are looking for people like you to add to our growing team.

Join A Community That Cares:

Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.

Responsibilities:

Role and Responsibilities:

Your primary role is to evaluate and diagnose inmates/detainees/residents (I/D/R) for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. In this role, you will:

• Co-ordinate mental health functions (including supervising and training staff members).
• Examine and treat detainees/inmates referred by the nursing/professional staff to ensure proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
• Provide psychotherapy or counseling for psychological disorders or mental illness.
• Make appropriate referrals as necessary to a psychiatrist.
• Evaluate I/D/R's mental status and symptoms in determining the need for transfer or placement under observation due to suicide risk.
• Make referrals to the appropriate professional should the I/D/R exhibit side effects.
• Document services provided and comprehensive notes in the patient medical records.
• Instruct staff and officers in recognizing suicide risk factors.
• Provide in-service education for medical and correctional staff as required.

Qualifications:

Competencies Required:

Acute awareness, critical thinking ability, and strong communication skills are key qualities we look for. Our employees feel proud to play a role in our patients' re-entry to society. Apply if the following apply to you:

Minimum Requirements:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from an accredited University. Current license in Psychology in the State in which the facility is located or licensure/certification in accordance with the contract requirements.
• Two (2) years of correctional work experience is preferred
• Must hold a current license or certification in Psychology in the state in which the facility is located. Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.

Physical Requirements:

• FrequentlyLift or carry up to 10 lbs.; walk, stand, bend, stoop and sit.
  
• OccasionallyLift or carry/push or pull up to 40 lbs. Climb, reach above shoulder level and work with machinery.
  

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Pay:
Pay USD $65.00/Hr.