MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Pine Prairie (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

GEO Secured Services in Louisiana is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide evaluation, counseling, and case management within a correctional setting using evidence-based practices.

You will conduct assessments and group sessions, coordinate with security and medical teams, respond to crises, and plan post-release services with community providers to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a mental health field (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work).
• State licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or Counselor.
• Licensed interns may be considered with an approved supervisor.
• One year of institutional mental health experience preferred.
• Ability to work in crisis situations professionally.
• Strong counseling and motivational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports promptly.
• Proficiency with standard computer software used by the department.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations to determine services and plans.
• Provide short-term counseling, group counseling, and specialty groups (anger management, coping skills, end of sentence, life term).
• Provide case management to ensure continuity of services.
• Prepare mental health documentation following state and organizational standards.
• Consult with Security, Medical, Classification and other departments as needed.
• Respond to psychological emergencies and provide crisis interventions.
• Conduct post-release planning and coordinate with community mental health facilities.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work

State licensure as Clinical Social Worker or Counselor

Job description

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

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

• Conduct mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations to determine appropriate mental health services and treatment plans to address specific mental health needs.
• Provide supportive mental health services: brief individual counseling, group counseling (process or psycho‑educational), and specialty group counseling (anger management, coping skills, end of sentence, life term, etc.).
• Provide case management services to ensure continuity of ongoing service delivery.
• Prepare all related mental health documentation following applicable organizational and state standards in a clear, thorough, and timely manner.
• Consult with Security, Medical, Classification and other departments as needed.
• Respond to psychological emergencies and provide crisis intervention (involuntary hospitalization, placement under observation due to suicide risk, or inability to adjust within general population due to symptoms of mental illness).
• Conduct post‑release planning and communicate with community based mental health facilities for referral and continuity of care.

Qualifications

Review minimum requirements before applying:

Please note licensed interns may be considered based on our client's requirements. To be considered, you must have a clinical supervisor who has been approved by the state board.

Ideally, you should have experience providing mental health services in an institutional setting for at least one year.

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.

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.

GEO Secured Services