SUBSTANCE ABUSE MANAGER

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 Group provides evidence-based rehabilitation services. The Substance Abuse Manager will oversee staff delivering counseling to inmates, develop treatment plans, conduct sessions, and coordinate with mental health professionals.

Responsibilities include training, record-keeping, case conferences, and ensuring program quality in a correctional facility. Ideal candidates hold LIAC or LPC licensure with 2 years of experience and a willingness to supervise others.

Qualifications

• Must hold a LIAC or LPC license in the state of employment with at least 2 years of experience as a licensed counselor.
• Must be capable of providing a minimum of 15 hours of demonstrated clinical supervision experience.
• Proficient with standard computer software used in the department.

Responsibilities

• Oversees staff and function of providing substance abuse counseling to inmates.
• Train, schedule, conduct performance reviews, and discipline as needed.
• Counsels patients individually and in groups to address dependencies and life changes.
• Develops client treatment plans based on clinical evidence and histories.
• Conducts orientation sessions for chemical dependency programs.
• Coordinates counseling with mental health professionals and other health staff.
• Reviews patient progress against treatment goals and care plans.
• Interviews patients and reviews records to assess suitability for programs.
• Plans follow-up or aftercare for discharged clients.
• Intervenes in crisis situations to advocate for clients.
• Trains staff and provides guidance on program methods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

LIAC licensure

LPC licensure

Clinical supervision

Computer skills

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 Manager manages the staff and function of providing substance abuse counseling to the inmates of the facility. It provides treatment for conditions and problems relating to drug and alcohol abuse and approves the assessments and reviews provided by the facility’s Substance Abuse Instructors. It may conduct individual and/or group counseling sessions and instructional programs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Substance Abuse Manager manages the staff and function of providing substance abuse counseling to the inmates of the facility. Performs the duties typically assigned to a manager including training, scheduling, performance reviews, and discipline.
• Completes and maintains accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
• The Substance Abuse Manager counsels’ patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
• Develops client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
• Conducts chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
• Participates in case conferences or staff meetings.
• The Substance Abuse Manager coordinates counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
• Reviews and evaluates patients’ progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
• Interviews patients, review records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
• The Substance Abuse Manager plans or implements follow-up or aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
• Assesses individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
• Intervenes as an advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Attends training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
• Modifies treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
• Provides clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Coordinates activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post‑treatment agencies.
• Develops, implements, or evaluates public education, prevention, or health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions, or communities.
• Instructs others in program methods, procedures, or functions.
• Trains or provides guidance to Substance Abuse staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC) in the state in which the work is performed and two (2) years of experience as a Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor
• OR Must be a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state in which the work is performed and two (2) years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
• Capability of providing at least a minimum of 15 hours of demonstrated clinical supervision experience.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

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