Benefits Information 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 Summary This 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.