MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

The GEO Group, Inc.; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. in Adelanto, CA is seeking a Mental Health Professional to deliver a full range of outpatient mental health services, from assessment and planning to counseling and case management.

You will conduct interviews, provide individual and group therapy, coordinate with security and medical teams, respond to crises, and plan for post-release care in a secure, correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health field such as Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
• State licensure as Clinical Social Worker, LPC, LMHP, or Mental Health Counselor.
• One year of mental health experience in an institutional setting preferred.
• Ability to work in crisis situations professionally.
• Strong counseling and motivational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Licensed interns may be considered with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conducts mental health interviews, screenings, and assessments to determine treatment plans.
• Provides individual and group counseling, including process or psycho-educational groups.
• Provides case management to ensure continuity of services.
• Prepares mental health documentation according to standards.
• Consults with Security, Medical, and other departments on mental health concerns.
• Responds to psychological emergencies and provides crisis intervention.
• Performs post-release planning and coordinates with community mental health resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling skills

Motivational skills

Verbal and writing skills

Education

Master's degree in mental health field

Job description

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.

Benefits Information

• 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

Responsibilities

Summary

The Mental Health Professional is responsible for provision of full range of mental healthoutpatient services from initial assessment, treatment planning, supportive counseling and case management as well as aftercare planning, group psychotherapy, suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• The Mental Health Professional 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.
• The Mental Health Professional 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 from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field such as Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
• State licensure (dependent upon the state) as a Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Professional or Mental Health Counselor (if claiming license eligibility, applicant must be able to provide proper documentation). Licensed interns may be considered based on client requirements. Licensed interns must have an established clinical supervisor approved by the state board that governs the license.
• 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.
• Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

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