SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

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

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• 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

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary:The Substance Abuse Counselor assists in developing, organizing, and conducting programs to provide education for conditions and problems relating to drug and alcohol abuse. Conducts or assists in conducting individual or group counseling sessions and programs. Learns, uses and models principles of the "What Works" system through evidence-based practices in all interactions with clients and other staff members.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Substance Abuse Counselor coordinates substance abuse program at an office or group of offices using principles of the "What Works" system. Schedules intakes, and group and individual sessions. Discusses specific cases with case managers to determine if they are appropriate for substance abuse treatment. May assist with the assignment of cases.
• Facilitates psycho-educational/behavior modification groups using principles of the "What Works" system. Documents participants' attendance, participation and progress in Company database.
• The Substance Abuse Counselor conducts risk/need assessments and creates individual treatment plans for each assigned participant. Meets regularly with participants' and documents participants' progress or regress in Company database.
• Notifies the customer or facility leadership of any problems/issues involving any program or participant services/treatment plan.
• The Substance Abuse Counselor conducts initial interviews and participates in case conferences for each participant assigned to the caseload.
• Reviews the participant’s services treatment plan with the program team.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with outside referral sources, such as in-patient substance abuse facilities or detox facilities. Actively pursues and develops referrals from probation and evaluating agencies.
• Identifies problem areas that may impact participants' ability to successfully complete treatment. Guides participants to develop strategies to overcome obstacles to success completion of treatment.
• May advise Customer of participants' progress regularly or at completion of treatment.
• Collects participants' fees for program participation. Tracks fee collection for office or group of offices.
• Ensures that participants' records are accurately completed in a timely manner.
• May maintain a specific substance abuse treatment case file for every program participant.
• Selects and recommends new instructional materials and programs for use in the substanceabuse program.
• Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse.
• Maintains a collegian relationship with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations.
• Participates in related training for substance abuse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; and a minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience of counseling duties with a criminal justice population in a substance abuse program.
• Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification by an agency approved and recognized by the Department of Health Care Services or its successor preferred; a minimum 'Registered' status with a National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) could be considered.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Problem solving ability.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish) may be required as well as experience dealing with a specific cultural group.
• Problem solving ability.
• Good presentation, public speaking and facilitation skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of client record management.
• Basic computer skills.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.

Pay

Pay USD $27.00/Hr.