Evidence-Based Substance Abuse Counselor - Reentry

The GEO Group

Clovis (CA)

On-site

USD 31,000 - 44,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off
401(k) Matching
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount
Reduced Tuition Rates
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Training
Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join its GEO Reentry Services team. This role focuses on developing and delivering education, individual and group counseling for clients with drug and alcohol issues within a criminal justice context.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practices, risk assessments, and coordination with case managers, with daily recordkeeping in company systems. Fluency in English and Spanish is often beneficial.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of counseling with a criminal justice population.
  • Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification preferred; NCCA 'Registered' status may be considered.
  • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate substance abuse program across offices; schedule intakes, groups and sessions.
  • Facilitate psycho-educational groups using evidence-based practices; document progress.
  • Create individual treatment plans; monitor client progress in the database.
  • Notify leadership of issues; maintain client records timely and accurately.
  • Develop referrals with outside facilities and pursue new referrals.

Skills

Communication skills
Teamwork
Bi-lingual English/Spanish
Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification

Tools

Company database

Job description

The GEO Group is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join its GEO Reentry Services team. This role focuses on developing and delivering education, individual and group counseling for clients with drug and alcohol issues within a criminal justice context.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practices, risk assessments, and coordination with case managers, with daily recordkeeping in company systems. Fluency in English and Spanish is often beneficial.

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