Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Counselor | Transform Lives

The GEO Group; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 35,818,000 - 42,706,000; 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 seeking a Counselor to deliver evidence-based readiness and transition programming for a caseload of participants in a correctional setting.

The role focuses on assessment, treatment planning, and progress documentation, with responsibilities including group and individual counseling, progress tracking in the company database, and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Summarizes comprehensive assessment of inmates’ substance abuse history and develops individualized treatment plan.
• Presents individual counseling/group lectures weekly on Relapse Prevention, Anger Management, Parenting skills, Life Skills, Criminal & Addictive Behaviors, and Co-occurring disorders.
• Facilitates psycho-educational/behavior modification groups using What Works principles and documents attendance and progress in the Company database.
• Conducts risk/need assessments and creates individual treatment plans for each participant and documents progress.
• Maintains accurate clinical documentation including intake summaries, group notes, discharge summaries, and updates accordingly.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Budgeting

Project management

Problem solving

Leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

GEO Reentry Services LLC is seeking a Counselor to deliver evidence-based readiness and transition programming for a caseload of participants in a correctional setting.

The role focuses on assessment, treatment planning, and progress documentation, with responsibilities including group and individual counseling, progress tracking in the company database, and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.