Psychologist

Company: The GEO Group, Inc.
Location: Kenedy
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Summary Evaluates residents for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Diagnoses disorders and determines the appropriate course of treatment. Responsible for directing and coordinating mental health functions as well as supervising and training staff members. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Performs psychological evaluation on resident population for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent. Determines the appropriate course of treatment. Evaluates residents 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 resident 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 resident. Participates in review of the quality of care provided. Maintained complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognosis Provides patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors or prevent disease or disability Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Ph.D or Psy.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 contract requirements. (Current copy of license must be on file at the facility at all times.) Two (2) years of correctional work experience is preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer

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