PSYCHOLOGIST

GEO Group, Inc. • Bakersfield, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 11h ago

Benefits Information

**This Position is Full Time & 1099 Contract**

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

Evaluates detainees/inmates 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

Performs psychological evaluation on detainee/inmate population for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent. Determines the appropriate course of treatment.
Evaluates detainees/inmates mental status as to the need for transfer.
Provides psychotherapy counseling to treat illness or distress.
Possesses a complete awareness of psychotropic medications, but cannot prescribe.
Instructs staff and officers in suicide identification and subsequent prevention techniques.
Provides in-service education for medical and correctional staff as required. Performs and trains staff on crisis intervention techniques.
Performs administrative duties in keeping accurate records of detainee/inmate contact, 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 detainee/inmate.
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 contract requirements. (Current copy of license must be on file at the facility at all times.)
Two (2) years of correctional work experience is preferred.

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