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The GEO Group, Inc. · 2 months ago

P/T PSYCHOLOGIST

South Bay, FL

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The GEO Group, Inc. is a global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation, providing diversified correctional and community reentry services. They are seeking a part-time psychologist to evaluate and diagnose inmates for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, while also coordinating mental health functions and providing psychotherapy.

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Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

. in PsychologyCurrent license in PsychologyCorrectional work experienceAcute awarenessCritical thinkingCommunication skills

Required

Ph.D. or Psy.D. 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

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

Acute awareness, critical thinking ability, and strong communication skills

Preferred

Two (2) years of correctional work experience

Benefits

Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work.

With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Company

The GEO Group, Inc.

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Global Leader in Evidence-Based Rehabilitation The GEO Group is committed to providing leading, evidence-based rehabilitation programs to individuals while in-custody and post-release into the community through the "GEO Continuum of CareTM." GEO's diversified services platform provides unique capabilities for the delivery of educational and vocational programs, cognitive behavioral and substance abuse treatment, and faith-based services across the entire corrections spectrum.

Founded in 1984

Boca Raton, Florida, USA

10001+ employees