The GEO Group, Inc.
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
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The GEO Group, Inc.
Benefits Information
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 Summary:
The Substance Abuse Counselor provides inpatient treatment for a caseload of incarcerated individuals, conducts substance abuse assessments and evaluations, mental health assessments, development of a individualized substance abuse treatment plans, group therapy, individual therapy, documentation, discharge planning, transition planning and psych‑educational groups using evidenced‑based curriculum.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
The Substance Abuse Counselor facilitates and co‑facilitates didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions.
Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse.
Ability to work with other professionals as a team.
The Substance Abuse Counselor completes required testing, assessment, and psychosocial history on incoming residents as required.
Participates in related training for substance abuse.
Ability to meet required timelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements:
Graduated from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Master’s Degree.
Must possess (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor or (LCSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or a (PPC) Provisional Professional Counselor, (PCSW) Provisional Clinical Social Worker, or a (LFMT) Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist license.
Working knowledge of substance abuse treatment.
Preference given to experience within a correctional setting and/or Therapeutic Treatment Modality.
Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings with residents and peers.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
GEO Reentry Services LLC.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Security and Investigations
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
role at
The GEO Group, Inc.
Benefits Information
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 Summary:
The Substance Abuse Counselor provides inpatient treatment for a caseload of incarcerated individuals, conducts substance abuse assessments and evaluations, mental health assessments, development of a individualized substance abuse treatment plans, group therapy, individual therapy, documentation, discharge planning, transition planning and psych‑educational groups using evidenced‑based curriculum.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
The Substance Abuse Counselor facilitates and co‑facilitates didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions.
Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse.
Ability to work with other professionals as a team.
The Substance Abuse Counselor completes required testing, assessment, and psychosocial history on incoming residents as required.
Participates in related training for substance abuse.
Ability to meet required timelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements:
Graduated from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Master’s Degree.
Must possess (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor or (LCSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or a (PPC) Provisional Professional Counselor, (PCSW) Provisional Clinical Social Worker, or a (LFMT) Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist license.
Working knowledge of substance abuse treatment.
Preference given to experience within a correctional setting and/or Therapeutic Treatment Modality.
Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings with residents and peers.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
GEO Reentry Services LLC.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Security and Investigations
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The GEO Group, Inc. by 2x
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