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Job Category:	Mental Health
Reference #:	9454630
Job Title:	Psychologist
Hiring Organization:	The GEO Group, Inc
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Closing Date:	12/01/2008
Job Location:	Florida
Description:	The GEO Group, Inc. is a world leader in privatized correctional and detention management offering a wide range of other diversified services from home detention to the development of residential treatment and mental health facilities. Our management team is the best in the business and our unique turnkey approach allows us to more effectively design, build, manage and finance our state of the art facilities. Come discover for yourself why our unique approach to rehabilitation has become the model of treatment for our entire industry and why our satisfied team members thrive on above-average compensation and benefits. We are now seeking an experienced Psychologist for our South Bay Correctional Facility in South Bay, FL. Psychologist The Psychologist will evaluate detainees/inmates for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, diagnose disorders and determine the appropriate course of treatment. Responsible for directing and coordinating mental health functions as well as supervising and training staff members. Responsibilities of Psychologist include: Performs psychological evaluation on detainee/inmate population for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent. Determines the appropriate course of treatment. Evaluates detainees/inmates mental status as to the need for transfer. Provides psychotherapy counseling to treat illness or distress. Possesses a complete awareness of psychotropic medications, but cannot prescribe. Instructs staff and officers in suicide identification and subsequent prevention techniques. Provides in-service education for medical and correctional staff as required. Performs and trains staff on crisis intervention techniques. Performs administrative duties in keeping accurate records of detainee/inmate contact, documenting all services provided, filling out required reports and analyses as required. Consults with the Physician or Psychiatrist as needed for the proper health care needs of the detainee/inmate. Participates in review of the quality of care provided. Performs other duties as assigned. Successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or related field, and must be a graduate of an accredited psychologist advanced degree program required. Current license or certification (where applicable) to practice in the state of Florida is required. Must maintain a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times. Two (2) years of direct work experience preferred. GEO Group, Inc. team members typically enjoy excellent work schedules and an outstanding pay and benefits package including BC/BS Medical PPO, dental, life, FSA and 401(k). Qualified candidates may visit our website to apply: http://www.jobpath.com/JobSeeker/ApplyOnline/AOReviewReq.aspx?privjobs=false&pubjobs=true&job_did=J8G1G068VTLJRG93562&csh=csh_geogroup&int=false www.thegeogroupinc.com Equal Opportunity Employer
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