Clinical Psychologist

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our team. As a leading provider of rehabilitation and community reintegration programs, we are committed to delivering high-quality mental healthcare services to those in our care.

• Evaluate and diagnose inmates/detainees/residents for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
• Coordinate mental health functions, including supervising and training staff members.
• Examine and treat detainees/inmates referred by nursing/professional staff to ensure proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
• Provide psychotherapy or counseling for psychological disorders or mental illness.
• Make appropriate referrals to a psychiatrist as necessary.
• Evaluate inmates/detainees/residents' mental status and symptoms to determine the need for transfer or placement under observation due to suicide risk.
• Document services provided and comprehensive notes in patient medical records.
• Instruct staff and officers in recognizing suicide risk factors.
• Provide in-service education for medical and correctional staff as required.

• PhD or PsyD 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.

USD $160,000.00/Yr.