Psychologist - M.A. jobs in West Palm Beach, FL

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Overview

Are you a psychologist looking for a challenging yet interesting environment, where you can really make a difference? 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. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.

Responsibilities

Summary

Your primary role is to evaluate and diagnose inmates/detainees/residents (I/D/R) for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. In this role, you will:

Role and Responsibilities

• Perform psychological evaluation on I/D/R population for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Provides appropriate diagnosis based on history and presenting symptoms and makes appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Evaluate I/D/R’s mental status and severity of symptoms in determining the need for transfer to a higher level of care or placement under observation due to suicide risk or inability to adjust within regular population due to severity of symptoms.
• Provides psychotherapy or counseling for the treatment of psychological disorders or mental illness.
• Makes appropriate referrals as necessary to a psychiatrist or other licensed professional who specializes in prescribing psychotropic medication.
• Demonstrates an awareness of the psychotropic medications, monitors medication compliance, and makes referrals to the appropriate licensed medical professional should the I/D/R exhibit possible medication side effects.
• Instructs staff and officers in recognizing suicide risk factors and subsequent prevention techniques.
• Provides in-service education for medical and correctional staff as required. Performs and trains staff on crisis intervention techniques as required.
• Performs administrative duties in keeping accurate records of I/D/R encounters, 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 I/D/R.
• Participates in review of the quality of care provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We're looking for individuals from different backgrounds

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. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Here’s to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, and innovative solutions!

Qualifications

Competencies Required

Acute awareness, critical thinking ability, and strong communication skills are key qualities we look for. Our employees feel proud to play a role in our patients’ re-entry to society. Apply if the following apply to you:

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D. in Psychology from an accredited university.
• Current license in Psychology in the state in which the facility is located. (Current copy of license must be on file at the facility at all times.)
• Two (2) years of correctional work experience is preferred.
• Must have a valid Arizona driver's license.

Physical Requirements 

• Frequently: Lift or carry up to 10 lbs.; walk, stand, bend, stoop and sit.
• Occasionally: Lift or carry/push or pull up to 40 lbs. Climb, reach above shoulder level and work with machinery.

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