Psychologist, Behavioral Health Services Manager
Company: The GEO Group, Inc.
Location: Culver City
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description Benefits Information
This position will oversee our facilities in the Western United
States. Frequent travel within California, Colorado, and Arizona
will be required. Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive
benefits package with options for you and your family including:*
Paid Time Off* Paid Holidays* 401(k) Matching* Health Insurance*
Vision Insurance* Life Insurance* Health Savings Account* Tuition
Reimbursement* Employee Discount* Reduced Tuition Rates* Disability
Insurance* Employee Assistance Program* 401(k)* Pet Insurance*
Dental Insurance* Paid Training* Flexible Spending Account The
compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of
this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this
information at any time, with or without notice, subject to
applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer
Overview
Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only
those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll
receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the
industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.Who We
Are:GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous
government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified
correctional and community reentry services. From the development
of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management
services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release
reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO
offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver
enhanced quality and improved outcomes.Why Work for GEO:
- At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the
inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are
integral parts of our company's success.
- We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day.
It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary
things.
- Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO
Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three
pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial.
With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that
you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.
Responsibilities
SummaryThis position assists with the oversight of Behavioral
Health services provided in facilities throughout the Company. This
involves assisting in the review and development of policies which
are consistent with client requirements and National Commission of
Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC) and American Correctional
Association (ACA) standards, providing training to staff within
facilities and to reviewing the services which are provided to
ensure compliance with all policies and standards. Primary Duties
and Responsibilities
- Provides operational advice through regular contact with
medical areas at the corporate and facility levels to include
pharmacy services, psychology, psychiatry, and medical.
- Participates in developing and managing the medical operations
strategic plan and annual operating plan.
- Promotes facility operational policies consistent with the
organization's mission and values.
- Partners with Corporate Contract Compliance to develop
operational monitoring tools for medical and clinical
operations.
- Serves as a consultant to the multidisciplinary teams within
facilities. Provides any necessary mental health training to the
teams regarding assessment, treatment, and suicide prevention.
- Serves as a representative of the Company to mental health
experts employed by other organizations with whom the Company has
entered into a contractual agreement.
- Assists with overseeing the development and modification of
behavioral health programs for all facilities.
- Assists with developing and monitoring the suicide prevention
programs within all facilities.
- Assists with providing guidance in development and execution of
facility plan of correction as it relates to psychology and
programming compliance.
- Identifies exposures, recommends plans of action to minimize or
eliminate exposures and assures implementation of the plan with
appropriate senior and facility management staff.
- Oversees standards and controls through reviews, site visits,
and formal internal, external, and client audits. Provides
information to senior management on the necessary processes and
systems to improve total performance.
- Partners with security, nursing, and administrative leadership
to ensure procedures are consistent with the developmental needs of
each inmate or detainee.
- Provides guidance and participates in new facility
start-ups.
- Performs on-going reviews to ensure appropriate patient care
measures and procedures are updated and maintained on a current
basis. Facilitates appropriate training and development for
facility leadership and ongoing medical education programs for
licensed mental health treatment providers.
- Provides tele-mental services when requested.
- Maintains knowledge of trends and developments in the field by
reading appropriate articles, journals, and related material, and
by attending seminars, conferences and so forth.
- Assists in developing and implementing all policies in
accordance with ACA, NCCHC, state, federal and local
requirements.
- Complete clinical performance reviews as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology from an accredited
university and current license as a Psychologist is required.
- Five (5) years of progressive administrative experience in
mental health care and/or correctional administration.
- Ability to obtain licensing in the states which are provided
services.
- Must possess highly developed leadership and interpersonal
skills.
- Must possess knowledge of state and federal health regulatory
laws, objectives and policies, procedures and requirements for
managing correctional facilities as demonstrated by having a
combination of relevant work, education and research
experience.
- Ability to provide Tele-Mental Health services or on site
clinical services if required.
- Must possess working knowledge of correctional mental health
standards, including regulatory agency requirements (i.e., NCCHC
and ACA).
- Must be able to work independently and within groups. Must be
able to work with all levels within the organization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication. Must be able to
make formal presentations including in front of groups or in
written documents.
- Ability to travel with frequent overnight stays.
- Ability to work with computers and the necessary software
typically used by the department.The GEO Group, Inc.
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