Behavioral HEALTH Technician - CoC

Behavioral Health Technician-CoC

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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.

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:

• The Behavioral Health Technician-CoC participates in appropriate training for designated responsibilities.
• The Behavioral Health Technician-CoC utilizes GEO's proprietary electronic case management system to record case management notes, track inmate progress with programmatic needs, transition services and final discharge planning with Continuum of Care team.
• Develops detailed knowledge of those assigned to specific caseload. Ensures academic, vocational, evidence-based programming, support services and transition needs are addressed through case management plan.
• The Behavioral Health Technician-CoC develops transition plans in conjunction with inmates and makes appropriate linkages to community resources prior to release.
• Conducts individual and group cognitive behavioral treatment sessions as needed.
• The Behavioral Health Technician-CoC establishes a relationship with a statewide network of community-based service providers that address inmates' needs and works with released inmates to eliminate barriers to successful reintegration.
• Actively engages community resources to work with released inmates emphasizing the critical first months of release. Works to connect community resources and pro-social people with inmates prior to release via telephone or through visits  Behavioral Health Technician-CoC works to ensure inmates obtain eligible benefits and proper identification prior to release.
• Assures timely communication and follow up with State personnel in the best interest of the inmate and successful reintegration.
• The Behavioral Health Technician-CoC invites community-based providers to participate in resource fairs at the facility.
• Gains an understanding of public domain services such as National Institute of Corrections, National Re-Entry Resource Center, and FDIC Money Smart program.
• The Behavioral Health Technician-CoC reviews opportunities to transition inmates into their communities through community- based services such as transition centers and community residential centers.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings, promotes communication and the proper flow of relevant information between admission, staff, and inmates.
• The Behavioral Health Technician-CoC compiles statistical data as needed for reporting purposes.
• Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates, visitors, and the public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness, and good judgment.
• The Behavioral Health Technician-CoC maintains…