PSYCHOLOGIST

Job Description

Job Description

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:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to 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.
• The Psychologist 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.
• Provides psychotherapy or counseling for the treatment of psychological disorders or mental illness.
• The Psychologist makes appropriate referrals as necessary to a psychiatrist or other licensed professional who specializes in prescribing psychotropic medication.
• 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.
• The Psychologist instructs staff and officers in recognizing suicide risk factors and subsequent prevention techniques.
• Provides in-service education for medical and correctional staff as required. Performs and trains staff on crisis intervention techniques as required.
• The Psychologist performs administrative duties in keeping accurate records of I/D/R encounters, documenting all services provided, filling out required reports and analyses as required.
• Consults with the Physician or Psychiatrist as needed for the proper health care needs of the I/D/R.
• The Psychologist participates in review of the quality of care provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

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