LEAD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Matching

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Job summary

GEO Secured Services is hiring a Lead Behavioral Health Professional to evaluate patients for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, diagnose and direct treatment. You will supervise behavioral health staff, provide training, and coordinate crisis interventions in a corrections setting.

The role requires a Doctoral or Master’s degree in psychology or related field and an active state license. Strong counseling and report-writing skills are essential, with a focus on safety and patient care.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D. in Psychology or MA/MS/MSW from an accredited university.
• Current independent license in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work in the state where the facility is located.
• Two years of experience providing clinical services and supervisory experience in a secure setting preferred.
• Ability to work in crisis situations in a professional and mature manner.
• Strong counseling and motivational skills.
• Team player with ability to develop concise reports.
• Ability to work with computers and department software.

Responsibilities

• The Lead Behavioral Health Professional evaluates patients for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders and provides diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
• Directs behavioral health functions, supervises staff, and coordinates training.
• Performs psychological evaluation and determines treatment needs.
• Provides psychotherapy or counseling for psychological disorders or mental illness.
• Delivers referrals to psychiatrists or licensed professionals as needed.
• Monitors medication effects and reports to medical staff.
• Trains staff on crisis intervention and suicide prevention techniques.
• Maintains accurate patient records and required reports.

Skills

Independent license

Crisis management

Counseling skills

Team player

Reporting skills

Proficient with software

Education

Ph.D./Psy.D./Ed.D. in Psychology

MA/MS/MSW in related field

Job description

Benefits Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to 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: The Lead Behavioral Health Professional evaluates patients for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Diagnoses disorders and determines the appropriate course of treatment. Responsible for directing and coordinating behavioral health functions as well as supervising behavioral health professionals and training staff members.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Lead Behavioral Health Professional performs psychological evaluation on population for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Provides appropriate diagnosis based on history and presenting symptoms and makes appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Evaluates patient's mental status and severity of symptoms in determining the need for transfer to a higher level of care or placement under observation due to suicide risk or inability to adjust within regular population due to severity of symptoms.
• The Lead Behavioral Health Professional provides psychotherapy or counseling for the treatment of psychological disorders or mental illness.
• Makes appropriate referrals as necessary to a psychiatrist or other licensed professional who specializes in prescribing psychotropic medication.
• The Lead Behavioral Health Professional demonstrates an awareness of the psychotropic medications, monitors medication compliance, and makes referrals to the appropriate licensed medical professional should the inmate exhibit possible medication side effects.
• Instructs staff and officers in recognizing suicide risk factors and subsequent prevention techniques.
• The Lead Behavioral Health Professional provides in-service education for medical and security staff as required. Performs and trains staff on crisis intervention techniques as required.
• Performs administrative duties in keeping accurate records of patient encounters, documenting all services provided, filling out required reports and analyses as required.
• Consults with the Physician and/or Psychiatrist as needed for the proper health care needs of the patient.
• Participates in review of the quality of care provided. Monitors compliance with regard to the timely completion of treatment plans and clinical care provided.
• Completes peer reviews for behavioral health professionals.
• Available for emergency calls and/or telehealth services after routine business hours as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D. in Psychology or M.A., M.S., or M.S.W. from an accredited university.
• Current independent license in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work in the state in which the facility is located. (Current copy of license must be on file at the facility at all times.)
• Two (2) years of experience providing both clinical services and supervisory experience in a secure 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 individually 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