PSYCHOLOGIST

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• Other Benefits Available

 

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

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Summary

The Psychologist evaluates patients for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Diagnoses disorders and determines the appropriate course of treatment. Will evaluate and restore competency for participants in Restoration of Competency (ROC) program.  Responsible for directing and coordinating mental health functions as well as supervising and training staff members.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Psychologist performs psychological evaluation on participants for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.  Determines the appropriate course of treatment for participants in the ROC program.
• Provides restoration of competency groups for ROC participants
• The Psychologist provides supervision for psychology/social worker interns.
• Evaluates participants mental status as to the need for transfer.
• Provides psychotherapy counseling to treat illness or distress.
• Possesses a complete awareness of psychotropic medications but cannot prescribe.
• Instructs staff in suicide identification and subsequent prevention techniques.
• Provides in-service education for medical and security staff as required. Performs and trains staff on crisis intervention techniques.
• Performs administrative duties in keeping accurate records of participant contact, documenting all services provided, filling out required reports and analyses as required.
• Consults with the Physician or Psychiatrist as needed for the proper health care needs of the participant.
• Participates in review of the quality of care provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D, Psy.D, or EdD 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 contract requirements.  (Current copy of license must be on file at the facility at all times.)
• Two (2) years of correctional/forensic work experience is preferred.

 

 

 

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.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.

Pay

Pay USD $130,000.00/Yr.