EVALUATION REVIEWER

The GEO Group•Florence, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position reviews, evaluates and analyzes patient medical and treatment records; assesses quality of care and status of patient progress; analyzes medical records to determine legality of admission and projected length of stay; records findings, prepares utilization review reports; conducts evaluation of program activities, to ensure compliance with established goals and objectives; provides technical advice and assistance to program managers regarding the development of program regulations, policies and procedures. GEO Secured Services

Requirements

Master’s degree in clinical psychology, psychiatric nursing, counseling, social work, or closely related field of study for direct treatment of inmates with psychological problems.
Two (2) years of practical experience working with a sex offenders’ population.
Must be able to perform therapeutic interaction with inmates who have serious psychological problems.
Must be able to perform psychological evaluation and assessment.
Must possess a dynamic personality that is flexible enough to evolve with each inmate through the entire therapeutic process.
Must be able to actively listen to the detainees and pay specific attention to non-verbal or covert forms of communications.
Must demonstrate sound judgment and an even temperament when completing assignments.
Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment.
Good organizational skills and the ability to make detailed reports.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

Gathers information by interviewing various personnel concerning agency programs and activities; plans, interviews, determines, questions, analyzes responses.
Reads and interprets state, federal and local codes, laws and regulations in order to prepare reports or utilize in work activities.
Confers with clinical and nonclinical staff regarding patient care evaluation studies.
Utilizes patient's records and medical charts to obtain clinical diagnosis, treatments and laboratory test results as a guide for further determinations and treatment.
Records data from admissions forms, psychiatric treatment plans, medical/surgical patient charts, program mission statements and stated goals and objectives. Analyzes quality assurance practices.
Collects data from previous weekly or monthly reports to compile quarterly or annual reports.
Confers with and advises staff members of the agency's utilization reviews and program evaluations; applying knowledge and skills of own technical specialty.
Confers with and advises administrators and staff in matters relating to medical records maintenance and control.
Writes inspection reports, making recommendations related to program costs, methods and procedures.
Attends training sessions to improve working knowledge and skills at skilled specialist or consultant level in work system; such training encompasses a body of theory or conceptions underlying a field of practice.
Attends staff meetings; gives and receives information, participating in problem-solving and decisions.
Compiles information for and writes periodic reports of own work activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.