Mental Health Clinician – Outpatient & Crisis Intervention

The GEO Group, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. seeks an experienced mental health clinician to provide outpatient services within an institutional setting. You will conduct assessments, plan treatment, offer counseling, and manage cases to ensure continuity of care and timely documentation.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, coordination with security and medical teams, and post-release planning to support community continuity of care. Licensure as CSW or MHC is required or in good standing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health field from an accredited college or university.
• State licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor.
• Experience providing mental health services in an institutional setting preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations and determine appropriate services and treatment plans.
• Provide brief individual and group counseling, and specialty groups (e.g., anger management).
• Deliver case management to ensure continuity of service delivery.
• Prepare mental health documentation in accordance with standards.
• Consult with Security, Medical, and other departments on mental health concerns.
• Respond to psychological emergencies and provide crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in mental health field (Psychology / Counseling / Social Work)

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. seeks an experienced mental health clinician to provide outpatient services within an institutional setting. You will conduct assessments, plan treatment, offer counseling, and manage cases to ensure continuity of care and timely documentation.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, coordination with security and medical teams, and post-release planning to support community continuity of care. Licensure as CSW or MHC is required or in good standing.