SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

The Geo Group

place Casper, 82604

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Counseling, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

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Supervision

local_atm $33.99 - 35 USD /HOUR

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Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance, PTO, Flexible Spending Account, Other Benefits

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 provides inpatient treatment for a caseload of incarcerated individuals, conducts substance abuse assessments and evaluations, mental health assessments, development of a individualized substance abuse treatment plans, group therapy, individual therapy, documentation, discharge planning, transition planning and psych-educational groups using evidenced-based curriculum.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Substance Abuse Counselor facilitates and co-facilitates didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions.
Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse.
Ability to work with other professionally as a team.
The Substance Abuse Counselor completes required testing, assessment, and psychosocial history on incoming residents as required.
Participates in related training for substance abuse.
Ability to meet required timelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

Graduated from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree. Masters degree preferred.
Must possess (CAP) with bachelor's degree
Working knowledge of substance abuse treatment.
Preference given to experience within a correctional setting and/or Therapeutic Treatment Modality.
Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings with residents and peers.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.

Pay: Pay USD $33.99/Hr. to USD $35.00/Hr. Bonus (if applicable): 2500