Part-Time Counselor: Addiction Assessment & Support

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Reentry Services LLC in Maryland is seeking a Counselor to administer and score standardized substance abuse screenings and assessments for individuals entering the Department of Corrections. An ASAM-based level of care will be determined from the assessment, and corresponding treatment will be provided.

The role involves conducting intake screenings, creating treatment plans, delivering individual and group counseling, and maintaining compliant clinical records, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health and Human Services counseling field and an ADT designation OR Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field and CAC-AD certification.
• Certified as an alcohol and drug counselor by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred.
• Ability to work a varied schedule that may include evenings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the Department.
• American Psychological Association's Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.

Responsibilities

• The Counselor administers, scores and interprets all required screening and assessment tools including but not limited to the TCU Drug Screen and TAP.
• May also use other assessment and substance abuse evaluation tools to support ASAM placement.
• The Counselor conducts screenings and assessments during the intake process and back-end screenings for standing populations.
• Conducts post testing for participants as they go through the program.
• The Counselor interviews participants to collect additional data not covered by above assessment tools.
• Reviews Division of Corrections (DOC) files.
• The Counselor scores and interprets results of assessment and testing tools.
• Prepares written reports based on results of assessment and testing tools.
• The Counselor creates and maintains individual treatment plans for the participants.
• Conducts individual counseling sessions and group counseling.
• The Counselor maintains clinical chart per COMAR regulations and requirement.
• Completes discharge and aftercare plans.
• Participates in staffing regarding participants with other team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Interviewing

Education

Associate degree in Health and Human Services counseling

Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GEO Reentry Services LLC in Maryland is seeking a Counselor to administer and score standardized substance abuse screenings and assessments for individuals entering the Department of Corrections. An ASAM-based level of care will be determined from the assessment, and corresponding treatment will be provided.

The role involves conducting intake screenings, creating treatment plans, delivering individual and group counseling, and maintaining compliant clinical records, with opportunities to