Reentry Counselor – Evidence‑Based Care

The GEO Group, Inc.; Pahokee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. in Florida is hiring a Counselor to provide direct client care and to implement evidence-based readiness and transition programming for a caseload of participants.

You will assess clinical issues, set clear objectives, track progress, and document outcomes to meet internal and external contract standards, while collaborating with a professional team in a correctional-reentry setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in correctional settings preferred.
• Ability to conduct individual and group counseling.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to work with a team and implement strategy.
• Proficiency with common computer software.
• Strong organizational and budgeting abilities.
• Change and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessment of inmates’ substance abuse history and develop treatment plans.
• Lead individual and group counseling sessions on relapse prevention and related topics.
• Document progress and ensure timely entry into company database.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation including intake and discharge summaries.
• Support adherence to contract standards and policies.
• Utilize crisis intervention and conflict resolution when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Budgeting

Project management

Change management

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. in Florida is hiring a Counselor to provide direct client care and to implement evidence-based readiness and transition programming for a caseload of participants.

You will assess clinical issues, set clear objectives, track progress, and document outcomes to meet internal and external contract standards, while collaborating with a professional team in a correctional-reentry setting.