What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCHOLOGIST position at GEO Secured Services?
Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:
* Paid Time Off | * Paid Holidays |
* 401(k) Matching | * Health Insurance |
* Vision Insurance | * Life Insurance |
* Health Savings Account | * Tuition Reimbursement |
* Employee Discount | * Reduced Tuition Rates |
* Disability Insurance | * Employee Assistance Program |
* 401(k) | * Pet Insurance |
* Dental Insurance | * Paid Training |
* Flexible Spending Account |
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The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Overview
Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.
Who We Are:
GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.
Why Work for GEO:
- At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.
- We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
- Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.
Responsibilities
Summary
The Psychologist evaluates inmates/detainees/residents (I/D/R) for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Diagnoses disorders and determines the appropriate course of treatment.
Responsible for directing and coordinating mental health functions as well as supervising and training staff members.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- The Psychologist performs psychological evaluation on I/D/R population for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Provides appropriate diagnosis based on history and presenting symptoms and makes appropriate treatment recommendations.
- Evaluates I/D/R's mental status and severity of symptoms in determining the need for transfer to a higher level of care or placement under observation due to suicide risk or inability to adjust within regular population due to severity of symptoms.
- The Psychologist provides psychotherapy or counseling for the treatment of psychological disorders or mental illness. Makes appropriate referrals as necessary to a psychiatrist or other licensed professional who specializes in prescribing psychotropic medication.
- The Psychologist demonstrates an awareness of the psychotropic medications, monitors medication compliance, and makes referrals to the appropriate licensed medical professional should the I/D/R exhibit possible medication side effects.
- Instructs staff and officers in recognizing suicide risk factors and subsequent prevention techniques.
- The Psychologist provides in-service education for medical and correctional staff as required. Performs and trains staff on crisis intervention techniques as required.
- Performs administrative duties in keeping accurate records of I/D/R encounters, documenting all services provided, filling out required reports and analyses as required.
- The Psychologist consults with the Physician or Psychiatrist as needed for the proper health care needs of the I/D/R.
- Participates in review of the quality of care provided.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- PhD or PsyD 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.
The GEO Group is an equal opportunity employer. Geo will recruit, hire, train, promote, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, and disability, or other category protected by law, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. As a federal government contractor, it is GEO's policy to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment minorities, females, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. GEO will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.
