The GEO Group

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

The GEO Group$99K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work
  • State licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or similar (license eligibility accepted)
  • One year of experience in mental health services in an institutional setting preferred
  • Ability to manage crisis situations professionally
  • Strong counseling and motivational skills
  • Effective in both individual and team settings
  • Proficient verbal and writing skills and timely report generation

Responsibilities

  • Conduct mental health interviews and assessments to create treatment plans
  • Provide individual and group counseling services
  • Manage cases to ensure service continuity
  • Prepare thorough mental health documentation
  • Consult with other departments on mental health issues
  • Respond to psychological emergencies with crisis intervention
  • Facilitate post-release planning and referrals to community mental health services

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discount
  • Reduced Tuition Rates
  • Paid Training
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Pet Insurance
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.

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.

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 and determines appropriate mental health services and treatment plans to address an inmate's, detainee's , or resident's (I/D/R) specific mental health needs in accordance with the mission of the outpatient mental health program and policies.
  • The Mental Health Professional provides a full-range of supportive mental health services including brief individual counseling, group counseling (process or psycho-educational), and specialty group counseling (e.g., anger management, coping skills, end of sentence, life term, etc.), and I/D/R consultations.
  • Provides case management services as required to ensure continuity of ongoing service delivery.
  • The Mental Health Professional prepares all related mental health documentation in accordance with applicable organizational and state standards in a clear, thorough, and timely manner.
  • Consults with Security, Medical, Classification and other departments as needed in I/D/R related mental health concerns.
  • The Mental Health Professional responds to psychological emergencies and provides crisis intervention as required up to and including involuntary hospitalization or 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 communicates with community based mental health facilities for referral and continuity of care as appropriate.
  • The Mental Health Professional performs other duties as assigned.


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 Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Professional or Mental Health Counselor (if claiming license eligibility, applicant must be able to provide proper documentation). Licensed interns may be considered based on client requirements. Licensed interns must have an established clinical supervisor approved by the state board that governs the license.
  • 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 $99,840.00/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
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