The GEO Group

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

The GEO Group$93K *
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 equivalent
  • 1 year of institutional mental health service experience preferred
  • Ability to handle crisis situations professionally
  • Strong counseling and motivational skills
  • Effective teamwork and independent work capabilities
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Conduct mental health interviews and evaluations to create treatment plans
  • Provide individual and group counseling, including specialty groups
  • Deliver case management services for ongoing treatment continuity
  • Prepare accurate mental health documentation per standards
  • Consult with related departments regarding patient care
  • Respond to psychological emergencies and perform crisis interventions
  • Carry out post-release planning and coordinate with mental health facilities

Benefits

  • 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
  • Pet Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Training
  • Flexible Spending Account
Full Job Description
Benefits Information

***Salary Based on Licensure***

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

In this role, you will:
  • Conduct mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations to determine appropriate mental health services and treatment plans to address specific mental health needs.
  • Provide 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.).
  • Provide case management services to ensure continuity of ongoing service delivery.
  • Prepare all related mental health documentation following applicable organizational and state standards in a clear, thorough, and timely manner.
  • Consult with Security, Medical, Classification and other departments as needed.
  • Respond 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).
  • Conduct 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 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).
  • 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 $93,600.00/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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