Substance Abuse Counselor - Education & Recovery Specialist

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

GEO Reentry Services LLC. seeks a qualified professional to provide substance abuse information for curriculum, conduct group and individual counseling, and select instructional materials.

You will stay updated on field developments and maintain professional relationships within the discipline. The role requires a bachelor’s or associate degree in related fields and relevant clinical experience, with strong time management, communication, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or related field and one (1) year clinical experience in a health or human service agency.
• Associate Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, or related field and two (2) years clinical experience in health or human service agency.
• Knowledge of the field of addictions or mental health counseling preferred.
• Required skills include: time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime as requested by supervisor.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide relevant Substance Abuse information for class curriculum
• Facilitate didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions
• Select and recommend new instructional materials and programs for use in the substance abuse program
• Maintain knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse
• Maintain collegian relationships with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations
• Complete required testing, assessment, and psychosocial history on incoming residents as required
• Participate in related training for substance abuse

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or related field

Associate Degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, or related field

Job description

GEO Reentry Services LLC. seeks a qualified professional to provide substance abuse information for curriculum, conduct group and individual counseling, and select instructional materials.

You will stay updated on field developments and maintain professional relationships within the discipline. The role requires a bachelor’s or associate degree in related fields and relevant clinical experience, with strong time management, communication, and computer skills.