COUNSELOR

The GEO Group, Inc.; Pahokee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. in Florida is hiring a Counselor to provide direct client care and to implement evidence-based readiness and transition programming for a caseload of participants.

You will assess clinical issues, set clear objectives, track progress, and document outcomes to meet internal and external contract standards, while collaborating with a professional team in a correctional-reentry setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in correctional settings preferred.
• Ability to conduct individual and group counseling.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to work with a team and implement strategy.
• Proficiency with common computer software.
• Strong organizational and budgeting abilities.
• Change and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessment of inmates’ substance abuse history and develop treatment plans.
• Lead individual and group counseling sessions on relapse prevention and related topics.
• Document progress and ensure timely entry into company database.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation including intake and discharge summaries.
• Support adherence to contract standards and policies.
• Utilize crisis intervention and conflict resolution when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Budgeting

Project management

Change management

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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 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.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field (Master’s Degree preferred.)
• 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.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities appropriately.
• Ability to perform financial management and budgeting.
• Change management skills.
• Project management skills
• Problem solving ability.
• Strong management skills.
• Leadership skills.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.