PSYCHOLOGIST (PHD, PSY)

The GEO Group, Inc.; Pine Prairie (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Sign on Bonus

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

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

A leading correctional services provider in Pine Prairie, Louisiana, is seeking a Psychologist (PhD, Psy). The role involves coordinating mental health functions, providing psychotherapy, and evaluating detainees for psychological disorders. Candidates must have a PhD or PsyD in Psychology and a current license in the state. The position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Two years of correctional work experience preferred.
• Current license in Psychology for the state.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mental health functions and supervise staff.
• Examine and treat detainees referred by nursing staff.
• Provide psychotherapy for psychological disorders.
• Make referrals to psychiatrists as necessary.
• Evaluate mental status for suicide risk.
• Document services provided in patient records.
• Document services and notes in patient medical records.
• Instruct staff in recognizing suicide risk factors.
• Provide in-service education for medical and correctional staff.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Supervision and training

Counseling

Documentation

Education

PhD or PsyD in Psychology

Licensed psychologist in state

Job description

PSYCHOLOGIST (PHD, PSY)

Apply for the PSYCHOLOGIST (PHD, PSY) role at The GEO Group, Inc.

Benefits Information

• $5,000 Sign on Bonus***
• 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

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.

Role and Responsibilities

• 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.

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.