Correctional Mental Health Specialist

The GEO Group; Moore Haven (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Training

Job summary

The GEO Group seeks a qualified Mental Health Clinician to deliver outpatient services within a correctional setting in Florida. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, provide counseling, and manage cases through to aftercare planning.

Responsibilities include crisis response, collaboration with security and medical staff, and thorough, timely documentation. A valid Florida license or intern status is required, with strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degreed as a mental health clinician with licensure or intern status under Florida statutes.
• 1 year experience in mental health services in an institutional setting preferred.
• Ability to work in crisis situations and in a team environment.
• Strong counseling and writing skills; capable of clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-range outpatient mental health services including assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and case management.
• Conduct mental health interviews, screenings, evaluations, and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate with Security, Medical, and other departments as needed; respond to crises and emergencies.
• Prepare documentation per organizational and state standards; plan post-release care.

Skills

Mental health clinician

Crisis intervention

Documentation & reporting

Education

Master's degree in mental health

Job description

The GEO Group seeks a qualified Mental Health Clinician to deliver outpatient services within a correctional setting in Florida. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, provide counseling, and manage cases through to aftercare planning.

Responsibilities include crisis response, collaboration with security and medical staff, and thorough, timely documentation. A valid Florida license or intern status is required, with strong writing skills.