Senior Behavioral Health Lead & Clinician

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Big Spring (TX); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Matching

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Descripción de la vacante

GEO Secured Services is hiring a Lead Behavioral Health Professional to evaluate patients for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, diagnose and direct treatment. You will supervise behavioral health staff, provide training, and coordinate crisis interventions in a corrections setting.

The role requires a Doctoral or Master’s degree in psychology or related field and an active state license. Strong counseling and report-writing skills are essential, with a focus on safety and patient care.

Formación

• Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D. in Psychology or MA/MS/MSW from an accredited university.
• Current independent license in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work in the state where the facility is located.
• Two years of experience providing clinical services and supervisory experience in a secure setting preferred.
• Ability to work in crisis situations in a professional and mature manner.
• Strong counseling and motivational skills.
• Team player with ability to develop concise reports.
• Ability to work with computers and department software.

Responsabilidades

• The Lead Behavioral Health Professional evaluates patients for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders and provides diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
• Directs behavioral health functions, supervises staff, and coordinates training.
• Performs psychological evaluation and determines treatment needs.
• Provides psychotherapy or counseling for psychological disorders or mental illness.
• Delivers referrals to psychiatrists or licensed professionals as needed.
• Monitors medication effects and reports to medical staff.
• Trains staff on crisis intervention and suicide prevention techniques.
• Maintains accurate patient records and required reports.

Conocimientos

Independent license

Crisis management

Counseling skills

Team player

Reporting skills

Proficient with software

Educación

Ph.D./Psy.D./Ed.D. in Psychology

MA/MS/MSW in related field

Descripción del empleo

GEO Secured Services is hiring a Lead Behavioral Health Professional to evaluate patients for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, diagnose and direct treatment. You will supervise behavioral health staff, provide training, and coordinate crisis interventions in a corrections setting.

The role requires a Doctoral or Master’s degree in psychology or related field and an active state license. Strong counseling and report-writing skills are essential, with a focus on safety and patient care.