CBT FACILITATOR

GEO Reentry Services, LLC; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Reentry Services LLC in Westminster, CA seeks a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Facilitator to deliver evidence-based curricula and support successful community reentry for participants. You will facilitate groups using MRT, T4C, LIB and related programs, maintain attendance rosters, issue completion certificates, and assist in designing post-release plans to reduce recidivism.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and adherence to program guidelines are essential as you help individuals

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related field is desirable.
• Experience in teaching or counseling in a correctional setting is preferred.
• Understanding of the Principles of Effective Intervention to reduce recidivism.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate delivery of cognitive behavioral curriculum in group settings (MRT, T4C, LIB).
• Conduct risk/need assessments and create individual treatment plans.
• Maintain class rosters and attendance; issue completion certificates.
• Assist in planning post-release plans and community reintegration.
• Coordinate inmate program schedules to meet criminogenic needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Written reports

Communication

Counseling/Teaching

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or sociology

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

General software

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

Summary: The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Facilitator provides participants with the tools and knowledge to prepare for successful community reentry through the delivery of cognitive behavioral curriculum such as Moral Recognition Therapy (MRT), Thinking For-A-Change (T4C), Living in Balance (LIB) and other selected curriculum. In addition, provides group facilitation in areas including cognitive self-change, social skills, problem solving, relationships, and other related issues.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The CBT Facilitator facilitates delivery of cognitive behavioral curriculum in a group setting focusing on the areas of motivation for change, social adjustment, personal management, social skills development, cognitive restructuring, and development of problem-solving skills.
• The CBT Facilitator conducts a periodic review of curriculum and resources available to enhance an inmate's participation in pre-release programs and activities.
• Maintains class rosters, attendance records, and provides completion certificates for LIB, T4C, MRT and other curriculum as required.
• The CBT Facilitator supports the assessment of inmate needs and makes referrals to appropriate staff.
• Assists in managing a participant caseload using the Principles of Effective Intervention (What Works). Conducts risk/need assessments and creates individual treatment plans for each assigned participant. Meets regularly with participants and documents participants' progress or regress in Company database.
• Aids participants in planning and developing post-release plans and encourages them to assume the responsibility for post-release behaviors and activities.
• The CBT Facilitator participates in orientation of participants regarding all behavioral treatment programs including, but not limited to, T4C and MRT.
• Facilitates and/or co-facilitates, group counseling from a structured manual.
• Assists in the coordination of inmate program schedules to ensure the criminogenic needs of the participants are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required. Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, or a closely related field is desirable.
• Relevant teaching or counseling experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the Principles of Effective Intervention that empirical evidence has proven to successfully reduce recidivism.
• Must possess the ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
• Must be flexible, cooperative, and empathetic to needs of staff and participants.
• Ability to prepare written reports; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to learn rules, regulations, and security procedures required by the facility.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.