P/T PSYCHOLOGIST

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Kaikōura; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated psychologist to enhance mental healthcare for inmates. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the rehabilitation process, ensuring quality mental health support for those in correctional facilities. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology and a passion for helping individuals reintegrate into society. Join a team that values professional growth and community, where your expertise will contribute to meaningful change in the lives of others. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from an accredited University.
• Current license in Psychology in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose inmates for mental health disorders.
• Provide psychotherapy and make referrals to psychiatrists.
• Document services and educate staff on suicide risk factors.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Psychological Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology

Job description

Benefits Information

***Position Works Twenty Hours Weekly***

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you a psychologist looking for a challenging yet interesting environment, where you can really make a difference? If you are passionate about people and believe that everyone deserves the highest quality of mental healthcare, we have the role for you! As the industry's global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation, we are looking for people like you to add to our growing team.

Join A Community That Cares:

Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.

Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities:

Your primary role is to evaluate and diagnose inmates/detainees/residents (I/D/R) for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. In this role, you will:

• Co-ordinate mental health functions (including supervising and training staff members).
• Examine and treat detainees/inmates referred by the nursing/professional staff to ensure proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
• Provide psychotherapy or counseling for psychological disorders or mental illness.
• Make appropriate referrals as necessary to a psychiatrist.
• Evaluate I/D/R's mental status and symptoms in determining the need for transfer or placement under observation due to suicide risk.
• Make referrals to the appropriate professional should the I/D/R exhibit side effects.
• Document services provided and comprehensive notes in the patient medical records.
• Instruct staff and officers in recognizing suicide risk factors.
• Provide in-service education for medical and correctional staff as required.

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:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. 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.

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