COUNSELOR

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking a Counselor in Okeechobee, Florida, to provide direct client care and implement evidence-based readiness programming. The ideal candidate will complete assessments, develop individual treatment plans, and maintain accurate documentation.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and certification as an addiction professional. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field required.
• Certified Addiction Professional endorsement or Licensed Mental Health Professional preferred.
• Experience within a correctional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessment of inmates’ substance abuse history.
• Facilitate psycho-educational and behavior modification groups.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Crisis intervention techniques

Conflict resolution strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Counseling, Psychology, or Criminal Justice

Master’s Degree (preferred)

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 evidence‑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 Counselor is responsible for direct client care, the implementation of evidence‑based readiness and transition programming services for a caseload of participants. Accordingly, it assesses and identifies clinical issues and creates clear objectives and goals. It also tracks and documents participant progress in case reports while working to meet all required internal and external contract standards and policies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Counselor completes comprehensive assessment of inmates’ substance abuse history and treatment requirements and develops individualized treatment plan. Document all assessment and treatment planning.
• Presents individual counseling/group lectures and didactic presentations weekly based on the areas of Relapse Prevention, Anger Management, Parenting skills, Life Skills, Criminal & Addictive Behaviors, and Co‑occurring disorders.
• The Counselor facilitates psycho‑educational/behavior modification groups using principles of the “What Works” system. Documents participants’ attendance, participation and progress in Company database.
• 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 (when available).
• The Counselor maintains accurate clinical documentation including intake summaries, group notes, discharge summaries, treatment plans and updates. Updates therapeutic logs in a timely manner. Enters pertinent information into Company database (when available).
• Ensures that participants’ records are accurately completed in a timely manner.
• The Counselor identifies problem areas that may impact participants’ ability to successfully complete treatment. Guides participants to develop strategies to overcome obstacles to success completion of treatment.
• May advise Customer of participants’ progress regularly or at completion of treatment.
• The Counselor may maintain a specific substance abuse treatment case file for every program participant.
• Utilizes crisis intervention techniques if an emergency arises.
• The Counselor utilizes conflict resolution strategies.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field (Master’s Degree preferred).
• Certified Addiction Professional endorsement (CAP) or Master’s Level Certified Addictions Professional (MCAP), or Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHC).
• Preference given to experience within a correctional setting.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.