CBT Facilitator for Community Reentry Programs

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

GEO Reentry Services LLC is recruiting for a role focused on delivering cognitive behavioral curricula and group facilitation to support successful community reentry. The position involves teaching, counseling, and coordinating post‑release plans within a correctional setting.

The role requires a BA/BS in Social Work or related field and at least four years of CBT experience with the criminal justice population. Strong communication, teamwork, and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Work or related field required.
• Minimum four years’ CBT experience with criminal justice population preferred.
• Relevant teaching or counseling experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• Ability to work in a correctional and custodial environment.
• Ability to work with a team and implement team strategy approaches.
• Flexible, cooperative and empathetic to staff and participants.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; learn facility rules and security procedures.
• Ability to use computers and standard software.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates delivery of cognitive behavioral curriculum in a group setting.
• Conducts periodic curriculum/resource reviews to sustain participant engagement.
• Maintains class rosters, attendance records, and issue completion certificates.
• Supports assessment of participant needs and makes referrals to staff.
• Aids in planning post‑release plans and encourages responsible post‑release behavior.
• Participates in participant orientation regarding behavioral treatment programs such as T4C.
• Facilitates and/or co‑facilitates group counseling from a structured manual.
• Coordinates participant program schedules to meet criminogenic needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CBT experience

Teaching

Counseling

Teamwork

Flexibility

Written and verbal communication

Computer skills

Education

BA/BS in Social Work or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

GEO Reentry Services LLC is recruiting for a role focused on delivering cognitive behavioral curricula and group facilitation to support successful community reentry. The position involves teaching, counseling, and coordinating post‑release plans within a correctional setting.

The role requires a BA/BS in Social Work or related field and at least four years of CBT experience with the criminal justice population. Strong communication, teamwork, and computer skills are essential.