Substance Abuse Counselor

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• Other Benefits Available
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
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 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.

Job Summary:
Under close supervision, employee maintains orderly environment within assigned unit or area of facility by conducting standard operating procedures in accordance with facility policies/procedures and required Department of Corrections' contractual obligations. Daily schedules are followed and employee serves as role model for residents.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitates of group therapy and utilizes appropriate treatment modalities in group sessions;
• Implement and assess individual treatment plans for residents;
• Prepares and presents lectures as assigned;
• Responsible for maintaining resident files and preparing necessary paperwork and documentation as required by the Department of Health, Department of Corrections, Corporation;
• Reports all resident behavioral problem incidents in writing to supervisor and conducts appropriate crisis intervention;
• Attend staff meetings and clinical supervision as scheduled;
• When assigned, transports residents by company vehicle to out-of-facility appointments;
• Provides input to the Clinical Supervisor as to the current and future therapeutic/resident needs and issues;
• Responsible for maintaining or receiving the minimum credentials required by the Department of Health;
• Responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of the individual training plan and completing the training requirements of the staff development plan;
• Functions and serves as a team member with treatment staff, clinical supervisor and support staff;
• Enforces the facility rules of conduct with the residents;
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or related field and 1 year clinical experience in a health or human service agency, or
• An Associate Degree form an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, or related field and 2 years clinical experience in health or human service agency.
• Knowledge of the field of addictions or mental health counseling preferred.
• Required skills include: time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime as requested by supervisor.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Equal Opportunity Employer
GEO Reentry Services LLC.