PSYCHOLOGIST (PHD, Psy)

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a licensed psychologist to evaluate and diagnose inmates in Newark, NJ. The role involves coordinating mental health functions, providing psychotherapy, and training staff to identify risk factors. Qualified candidates must hold a PhD or PsyD in Psychology, possess a current license, and have preferred experience in correctional settings. This position emphasizes mental health within a correctional environment, offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive work atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Current license in Psychology in the State where the facility is located.
• Two (2) years of correctional work experience is preferred.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose inmates/detainees/residents for mental health disorders.
• Supervise and train staff members in mental health functions.
• Provide psychotherapy or counseling for mental illness.
• Document services in patient medical records.
• Instruct staff in recognizing suicide risk factors.

Skills

Critical thinking

Strong communication skills

Acute awareness

Education

PhD or PsyD in Psychology

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.

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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