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GEO Group
Karnes City, Texas

PSYCHOLOGIST

PsychologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k

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Job Description

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

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

Role and Responsibilities

  • 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:
  • Co-ordinate mental health functions (including supervising and training staff members).
  • Examine and treat detainees/inmates referred by the nursing/professional staff to ensure proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
  • Provide psychotherapy or counseling for psychological disorders or mental illness.
  • Make appropriate referrals as necessary to a psychiatrist.
  • Evaluate I/D/R’s mental status and symptoms in determining the need for transfer or placement under observation due to suicide risk.
  • Make referrals to the appropriate professional should the I/D/R exhibit side effects.
  • Document services provided and comprehensive notes in the patient medical records.
  • Instruct staff and officers in recognizing suicide risk factors.
  • Provide in-service education for medical and correctional staff as required.

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.

Minimum Requirements

PhD or PsyD 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 the contract requirements.

Two (2) years of correctional work experience is preferred

Must hold a current license or certification in Psychology in the state in which the facility is located. Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

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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Pay

  • Pay USD $150,000.00/Yr.
  • Bonus (if applicable)
  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus = $5,000 after 30 days of employment, $5,000 upon completion of 1 year of service.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychological EvaluationMental Health CoordinationSuicide Risk AssessmentStaff SupervisionStaff TrainingCrisis InterventionMedical DocumentationPatient Care

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 26% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Psychology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$150kPsychology median $92k (middle half $76k–$121k)29 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$154k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychology listings in Texas111 active1,699 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 26% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onTexas Psychologist listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment118 active listings, Oct 2026
Psychology pay trend−2.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$150k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Psychologist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 17 employers
6
<$125k
3
$125k-150k
10
$150k-175k
7
$175k-200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
54% this job
CME allowance
46%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 1.5
Below most Psychology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,708 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About GEO Group

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Boca Raton, Florida
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) Matching
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
Tuition Reimbursement