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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Mental Health Professional

Mental & Behavioral HealthUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeDoylestown, PA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental-health-related field such as Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
  • State licensure, depending on the state, as a Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Professional, or Mental Health Counselor; applicants claiming license eligibility must provide proper documentation.
  • Licensed interns may be considered based on client requirements. Licensed interns must have an established clinical supervisor approved by the state board governing the license.
  • Ability to work in crisis situations in a professional and mature manner.
  • Strong counseling and motivational skills.
  • Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
  • Above-average verbal and writing skills.
  • Ability to develop clear and concise reports in a timely manner.
  • Ability to work with computers and the software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations and determine appropriate mental health services and treatment plans to address each inmate’s, detainee’s, or resident’s specific mental health needs in accordance with the mission of the outpatient mental health program and policies.
  • Provide a full range of supportive mental health services, including brief individual counseling, group counseling (process or psycho-educational), specialty group counseling (such as anger management, coping skills, end-of-sentence, and life-term groups), and consultations with inmates, detainees, or residents.
  • Provide case management services as required to ensure continuity of ongoing service delivery.
  • Prepare all related mental health documentation in accordance with applicable organizational and state standards in a clear, thorough, and timely manner.
  • Consult with Security, Medical, Classification, and other departments as needed regarding inmate-, detainee-, or resident-related mental health concerns.
  • Respond to psychological emergencies and provide crisis intervention as required, up to and including involuntary hospitalization or placement under observation due to suicide risk or inability to adjust within the general population due to symptoms of mental illness.
  • Conduct post-release planning and communicate with community-based mental health facilities for referrals and continuity of care as appropriate.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of experience providing mental health services in an institutional setting is preferred.

About the Company

The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

The GEO Group operates, owns, and manages private prisons, detention centers, and mental health facilities, and also runs government-owned facilities under contract. It provides services through facility management, residential treatment, electronic monitoring, and community-based programs, delivered under government contracts. The company differentiates itself by being the largest prison operator in the United States with a diversified portfolio that includes private corrections, mental health services, and monitoring programs, expanded through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to deliver secure and well-managed correctional and behavioral-health services across a wide geographic footprint by owning, operating, and contracting facilities for government clients.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Founded
1984

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