MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

Job TitleJoin our family and work for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.BenefitsFull-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:Paid Time OffPaid Holidays401(k) MatchingHealth InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceHealth Savings AccountTuition ReimbursementEmployee DiscountReduced Tuition RatesDisability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPet InsuranceDental InsurancePaid TrainingFlexible Spending AccountThe compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.Equal Opportunity EmployerOverviewAre 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.Why Work for GEOWe 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.ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will:Conduct mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations to determine appropriate mental health services and treatment plans to address specific mental health needs.Provide supportive mental health services: brief individual counseling, group counseling (process or psycho-educational), and specialty group counseling (anger management, coping skills, end of sentence, life term, etc.).Provide case management services to ensure continuity of ongoing service delivery.Prepare all related mental health documentation following applicable organizational and state standards in a clear, thorough, and timely manner.Consult with Security, Medical, Classification and other departments as needed.Respond to psychological emergencies and provide crisis intervention (involuntary hospitalization, placement under observation due to suicide risk, or inability to adjust within general population due to symptoms of mental illness).Conduct post-release planning and communicate with community based mental health facilities for referral and continuity of care.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field such as Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.State licensure (dependent upon the state) as a Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Professional or Mental Health Counselor (if claiming license eligibility, applicant must be able to provide proper documentation).One (1) year experience providing mental health services in an institutional setting is preferred.Ability to work in crisis situations in a professional and mature manner.Strong counseling and motivational skills.Must be able to work individual and in a team environment.Above average verbal and writing skills.Must be able to develop clear and concise reports in a timely manner.Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.