Mental Health Professional

The GEO Group, Inc.

Newark (NJ)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A global leader in rehabilitation services is seeking a mental health provider in Newark, NJ. The role involves conducting mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, and providing individualized counseling. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree in a mental health field and possess relevant state licensure. A commitment to patient care and experience in institutional settings are preferred. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a key opportunity to impact community rehabilitation.

Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field such as Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
State licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor (if claiming license eligibility).
One (1) year experience providing mental health services in an institutional setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations.
Provides supportive mental health services including counseling and group therapy.
Responds to psychological emergencies and provides crisis intervention.
Conducts post-release planning and communicates with community mental health facilities.

Skills

Mental health evaluation

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Case management

Education

Master’s degree in mental health related field

State licensure as Clinical Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor

Job description

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:

• At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.

• We believe that work is more than a place you go 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.

Job Summary:

Responsible for provision of 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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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.
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field such as Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
State licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor (if claiming license eligibility, applicant must be able to provide proper documentation).
One (1) year experience providing mental health services in an institutional setting is preferred.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

Physical Requirements

In this position, you will frequently divide your time between sitting and walking. Candidates should also be able to occasionally: lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 lbs.; stand, bend, stoop, and reach above shoulder level.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level