Evidence-Based Substance Abuse Counselor - Reentry

The GEO Group; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

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.