Lead Chief Psychologist — Behavioral Health Leader

The GEO Group; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 194,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice offered

Onsite contractor

Forty hours per week

Job summary

The GEO Group in Adelanto, CA is seeking a Chief Psychologist to lead the facility's behavioral health services on an onsite 1099 contractor basis.

You will supervise clinicians, ensure policy compliance, and coordinate crisis management, assessments, treatment planning, and post-release planning with ICE and partner agencies.

Minimum requirements include a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology, active licensure, and supervisory experience in institutional settings.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical or counseling psychology with full licensure.
• Supervision experience of licensed psychologists, social workers, or counselors.
• Experience providing behavioral health services in an institutional setting.
• Ability to work in crisis situations with strong leadership and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and assists the Behavioral Program Manager with peer reviews and evaluations.
• Supervises staff and ensures timely completion of duties and documentation.
• Sets performance expectations and ensures policy and scope of practice compliance.
• Provides supervision and develops corrective action plans as needed.
• Communicates expectations clearly within a multidisciplinary team.
• Oversees reports to client and GEO leadership regarding behavioral health.
• Develops plans to ensure ICE/ACA/NCCHC compliance and accreditation readiness.
• Delivers clinical services including interviews, treatment planning, and crisis interventions.
• Responds to psychological emergencies and provides crisis intervention as required.
• Maintains documentation and coordinates with related departments.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis intervention

Report writing

Communication

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology

Licensed psychologist in the state

Job description

The GEO Group in Adelanto, CA is seeking a Chief Psychologist to lead the facility's behavioral health services on an onsite 1099 contractor basis.

You will supervise clinicians, ensure policy compliance, and coordinate crisis management, assessments, treatment planning, and post-release planning with ICE and partner agencies.

Minimum requirements include a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology, active licensure, and supervisory experience in institutional settings.