SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor in San Diego, California, to develop and conduct programs focused on education about drug and alcohol abuse. The role involves conducting counseling sessions and utilizing evidence-based practices.

Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma, certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and at least one year of relevant experience. The position may involve collaborating with external facilities and tracking participant progress.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of experience providing therapy services to offenders.
• Ability to maintain proper professional interactions in individual and group settings.
• No felony convictions or current supervision due to criminal conduct.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates substance abuse programs in an office setting.
• Conducts group and individual counseling sessions.
• Maintains client records and documents their progress.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification as Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Job description

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.

The Substance Abuse Counselor 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 substance abuse 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

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a certification recognized by ADP; and
• Have a minimum of one (1) year experience providing cognitive behavioral therapy services to an offender population.
• No felony convictions or currently on parole or probation or under any structured supervision as a result of criminal conduct.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.
• 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.
• 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 specific cultural groups.
• 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.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.