PSYCHOLOGIST (PHD)

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 Corrections & Detentions seeks a psychologist to evaluate and diagnose inmates/detainees/residents for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders within a correctional setting.

You will coordinate mental health functions, supervise staff, provide psychotherapy or counseling, refer to psychiatrists, assess suicide risk, and document services in medical records.

This role requires a PhD/PsyD and state licensure; correctional experience is preferred; you must be at least 21.

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an accredited university.
• Current psychology license in the state where the facility is located.
• Two years of correctional work experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mental health functions including supervising and training staff.
• Examine and treat detainees referred by nursing/professional staff to ensure proper care.
• Provide psychotherapy or counseling for psychological disorders or mental illness.
• Make appropriate referrals to a psychiatrist as necessary.
• Evaluate mental status to determine transfer/observation due to suicide risk.
• Document services provided and notes in patient medical records; train staff on risk factors.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Psychotherapy

Staff training

Communication skills

Education

PhD or PsyD in Psychology

Psychology license (state)

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
• * 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

Role and Responsibilities:

Your primary role is to evaluate and diagnose inmates/detainees/residents (I/D/R) for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

In this role, you will:

• Co‑ordinate mental health functions (including supervising and training staff members).
• Examine and treat detainees/inmates referred by the nursing/professional staff to ensure proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
• Provide psychotherapy or counseling for psychological disorders or mental illness.
• Make appropriate referrals as necessary to a psychiatrist.
• Evaluate I/D/R's mental status and symptoms in determining the need for transfer or placement under observation due to suicide risk.
• Make referrals to the appropriate professional should the I/D/R exhibit side effects.
• Document services provided and comprehensive notes in the patient medical records.
• Instruct staff and officers in recognizing suicide risk factors.
• Provide in‑service education for medical and correctional staff as required.

Qualifications

Competencies Required:

Acute awareness, critical thinking ability, and strong communication skills are key qualities we look for. Our employees feel proud to play a role in our patients' re‑entry to society. Apply if the following apply to you:

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an accredited University. Current license in Psychology in the State in which the facility is located or licensure/certification in accordance with the contract requirements.
• Two (2) years of correctional work experience is preferred.
• Must hold a current license or certification in Psychology in the state in which the facility is located. Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.
• Must be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently: Lift or carry up to 10 lbs.; walk, stand, bend, stoop and sit.
• Occasionally: Lift or carry/push or pull up to 40 lbs. Climb, reach above shoulder level and work with machinery.

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