The GEO Group

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (LPC, LCSW)

The GEO Group$104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a mental health field (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work) from an accredited institution.
  • State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor required.
  • Preferred 1 year of experience in providing mental health services in an institutional setting.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism in crisis situations.
  • Strong counseling and motivational skills with the ability to inspire clients.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct mental health assessments, screenings, and evaluations to formulate treatment plans.
  • Provide individual and group counseling, including specialty sessions like anger management and coping skills.
  • Deliver case management services to ensure continuous treatment support.
  • Prepare detailed mental health documentation in compliance with organizational standards.
  • Collaborate with various departments including Security and Medical for comprehensive care.
  • Respond to crisis situations and perform crisis intervention as needed.
  • Facilitate post-release planning and liaise with community mental health facilities for ongoing care.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package for employees and their families.
  • Includes paid time off and paid holidays.
  • 401(k) matching and a health savings account.
  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance options.
  • Tuition reimbursement and reduced tuition rates for further education.
  • Employee assistance programs and pet insurance available.
Full Job Description
Benefits Information

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

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.

Responsibilities

Summary:The Mental Health Professional is responsible for provision of full range of mental health outpatient services from initial assessment, treatment planning, supportive counseling and case management as well as aftercare planning, group psychotherapy, suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  • The Mental Health Professional conducts mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations to determine appropriate mental health services and treatment plans to address specific mental health needs.
  • The Mental Health Professional provides supportive mental health services: brief individual counseling, group counseling (process or psycho-educational), and specialty group counseling (anger management, coping skills, end of sentence, life term, etc.).
  • Provides case management services to ensure continuity of ongoing service delivery.
  • The Mental Health Professional prepares all related mental health documentation following applicable organizational and state standards in a clear, thorough, and timely manner.
  • Consults with Security, Medical, Classification and other departments as needed.
  • The Mental Health Professional responds to psychological emergencies and provide crisis intervention (involuntary hospitalization, placement under observation due to suicide risk, or inability to adjust within general population due to symptoms of mental illness).
  • Conducts post-release planning and communicate with community based mental health facilities for referral and continuity of care.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field such as Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
  • State licensure (dependent upon the state) as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (if claiming license eligibility, applicant must be able to provide proper documentation) required.
  • One (1) year experience providing mental health services in an institutional setting is preferred.
  • Ability to work in crisis situations in a professional and mature manner.
  • Strong counseling and motivational skills.
  • Must be able to work individual and in a team environment.
  • Above average verbal and writing skills.
  • Must be able to develop clear and concise reports in a timely manner.
  • Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Secured Services

Pay

Pay USD $104,000.00/Yr. to USD $104,000.00/Yr.

About The GEO Group

The GEO Group, Inc. is a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, leasing and management of correctional, detention and re-entry facilities and the provision of community-based services and youth services in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The company operates more than 120 facilities with approximately 93,000 beds. The GEO Group's customers include federal, state, and local government agencies as well as international agencies. The company has been the subject of controversy over allegations of human rights abuses and poor conditions in its facilities.
Learn more about The GEO Group
Size
15,800 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$113 million
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+0.7%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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