OFFICER, MENTAL HEALTH

The GEO Group•Adelanto, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Officer oversees and maintains supervision and control of detainees within the facility’s mental health program, while enforcing the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company and contracting agency. 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. 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

High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
Ability to interact with detainees who have a mental illness in a professional and supportive manner.
Ability to recognize behavioral signs of increased psychological distress and to interact in such a manner as to de-escalate a potential crisis situation.
Ability to communicate observations of a detainee’s potential mental health concerns to a psychologist or other mental health professional employed at the facility.
Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
Must be able to regularly report to work without being late
Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.
Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling 24-hour period.
Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

Nice To Haves

College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, security services, or related field preferred.
Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred.
Work experience in a security environment setting preferred.
May be required to possess valid CA state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Oversees and monitors the activities of detainees in the mental program. Ensures attendance in mental health programming.
Provides oversite and monitoring of detainees in the mental health program while in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas, and visitation areas.
Coordinates and monitors mental health program detainee movements, conducts counts, and provides emergency response as needed.
Conducts shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team. Confiscates contraband in accordance with facility and contracting agency policies and procedures.
Initiates disciplinary reports on mental health program detainees.
Prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required.
Ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness, or trauma.
Promotes facility cleanliness and reports need for maintenance or repairs.
Serves as member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required.
Completes training courses as required by facility training standards
Performs security duties for any shift as defined by management.
Performs other duties as assigned.