Medical Psychologist - South Bay, FL, United States - The GEO Group

Description

If you are passionate about people and believe that everyone deserves the highest quality of mental healthcare, we have the role for you As the industry's global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation, we are looking for people like you to add to our growing team.

Join A Community That Cares

Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care.

Send in your application. Your primary role is to evaluate and diagnose inmates/detainees/residents (I/D/R) for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Co-ordinate mental health functions (including supervising and training staff members).

Examine and treat detainees/inmates referred by the nursing/professional staff to ensure proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

Evaluate I/D/R's mental status and symptoms in determining the need for transfer or placement under observation due to suicide risk.

Document services provided and comprehensive notes in the patient medical records.
Instruct staff and officers in recognizing suicide risk factors.
Provide in-service education for medical and correctional staff as required.

Building an inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO's employee value proposition.

Our success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Acute awareness, critical thinking ability, and strong communication skills are key qualities we look for. D. 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 the contract requirements.

Two (2) years of correctional work experience is preferred
Must hold a current license or certification in Psychology in the state in which the facility is located. Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.