LEAD MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

The GEO Group, Inc.; Hudson (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Training

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Lead Mental Health Professional to deliver a full range of outpatient mental health services within a correctional/reentry setting, from intake to aftercare.

This role includes assessment, treatment planning, counseling and case management for inmates and residents. You will supervise other Mental Health Professionals under the Psychologist, conduct interviews, crisis response, and post-release planning, coordinating with security and medical teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mental Health with full state licensure.
• State licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor.
• Preferred: Mental Health supervisor experience.
• Preferred: 1 year of mental health services in an institutional setting.
• Ability to work in crisis situations professionally and maturely.
• Strong counseling and motivational skills.
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written reporting skills.
• Proficient with computers and standard departmental software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Psychologist with management duties including peer reviews and evaluations of Mental Health Professionals.
• Conduct mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Provide a full range of counseling (individual, group) and crisis intervention.
• Provide case management to ensure continuity of care.
• Prepare mental health documentation in accordance with standards.
• Coordinate with Security, Medical, and other departments as needed.
• Respond to psychological emergencies and provide crisis intervention.
• Perform post-release planning and coordinate with community facilities.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis management

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Master’s degree in Mental Health

Tools

Computer software proficiency

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

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 Mental Health Professional is responsible for the full range of mental health outpatient services from initial assessment, treatment planning, supportive counseling and case management as well as aftercare planning, group psychotherapy, suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention. In addition, provides guidance to other Mental Health Professionals under the direction of the Psychologist.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• The Lead Mental Health Professional assists the Psychologist with management duties including peer reviews and performance evaluations of Mental Health Professionals.
• Conducts mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations and determines appropriate mental health services and treatment plans to address an inmate’s, detainee’s, or resident’s (I/D/R) specific mental health needs in accordance with the mission of the outpatient mental health program and policies.
• Provides a full range of supportive mental health services including brief individual counseling, group counseling (process or psycho-educational), and specialty group counseling (e.g., anger management, coping skills, end of sentence, life term, etc.), and I/D/R consultations.
• Provides case management services as required to ensure continuity of ongoing service delivery.
• Prepares all related mental health documentation in accordance with applicable organizational and state standards in a clear, thorough, and timely manner.
• Consults with Security, Medical, Classification and other departments as needed in I/D/R related mental health concerns.
• Responds to psychological emergencies and provides crisis intervention as required up to and including involuntary hospitalization or placement under observation due to suicide risk or inability to adjust within general population due to symptoms of mental illness.
• Conducts post-release planning and communicates with community based mental health facilities for referral and continuity of care as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree as a Mental Health Clinician who has full licensure as a mental health provider under Statutes governing the state where the facility is located.
• State licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor.
• Qualified Mental Health supervisor experience preferred.
• One (1) year experience providing mental health services in an institutional 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 individual 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.

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