Correctional Psychologist (PhD) — Impactful Mental Health

The GEO Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The GEO Group, a global leader in evidenced-based rehabilitation, seeks a psychologist to evaluate and diagnose inmates/detainees/residents for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in a correctional setting. Role includes coordinating mental health functions, supervising staff, providing psychotherapy, and making appropriate referrals to psychiatrists.

Requires PhD/PsyD in Psychology and state licensure, with preferred correctional experience; expects age 21+.

Qualifications

• 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 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.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Mental health assessment

Education

PhD or PsyD in Psychology

Job description

The GEO Group, a global leader in evidenced-based rehabilitation, seeks a psychologist to evaluate and diagnose inmates/detainees/residents for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in a correctional setting. Role includes coordinating mental health functions, supervising staff, providing psychotherapy, and making appropriate referrals to psychiatrists.

Requires PhD/PsyD in Psychology and state licensure, with preferred correctional experience; expects age 21+.