MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

The GEO Group•Baldwin, MI

1d•$110,240•Onsite

About The Position

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes. We 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.

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 Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPC/LPCC) (if claiming license eligibility, applicant must be able to provide proper documentation) required.
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.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience providing mental health services in an institutional setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.