Evidence-Based Counselor — Rehabilitation & Reentry Leader

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; 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 in Florida is seeking a Counselor to deliver evidence-based readiness and transition programming for a caseload of participants. You will assess needs, develop clear objectives, and track progress to meet contract standards.

You will conduct assessments, create individual treatment plans, and document progress while maintaining compliant records and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field (Master's Degree preferred)
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Preference given to experience within a correctional setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings.
• Ability to work with a team of professionals and implement team strategy approaches.
• 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.
• Leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessment of inmates' substance abuse history and treatment requirements and develop individualized treatment plan.
• Present individual counseling/group lectures and didactic presentations weekly on relapse prevention, anger management, parenting, life skills, criminal and addictive behaviors, and co-occurring disorders.
• Facilitate psycho-educational/behavior modification groups and document attendance and progress in the company database.
• Conduct risk and need assessments and create plans for each participant; meet regularly and document progress.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation including intake summaries, group notes, discharge summaries, and updates.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Professional demeanor

Leadership skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

GEO Reentry Services LLC in Florida is seeking a Counselor to deliver evidence-based readiness and transition programming for a caseload of participants. You will assess needs, develop clear objectives, and track progress to meet contract standards.

You will conduct assessments, create individual treatment plans, and document progress while maintaining compliant records and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.