COUNSELOR

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive assessment of inmates' substance abuse history and treatment requirements and develops individualized treatment plan. Documents all assessment and treatment planning.
• Presents individual counseling/group lectures and didactic presentations weekly based on the areas of Relapse Prevention, Anger Management, Parenting skills, Life Skills, Criminal & Addictive Behaviors, and Co-occurring disorders.
• Facilitates psycho-educational/behavior modification groups using principles of the "What Works" system. Documents participants' attendance, participation, and progress in Company database.
• 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 (when available).
• Maintains accurate clinical documentation including intake summaries, group notes, discharge summaries, treatment plans and updates. Updates therapeutic logs in a timely manner. Enters pertinent information into Company database (when available).
• Ensures that participants' records are accurately completed in a timely manner.
• 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.
• May maintain a specific substance abuse treatment case file for every program participant.
• Utilizes crisis intervention techniques if an emergency arises.
• Utilizes conflict resolution strategies.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field (Master's Degree preferred).
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Preference given to experience within a correctional setting.
• 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.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities appropriately.
• Ability to perform financial management and budgeting.
• Change management skills.
• Project management skills.
• Problem solving ability.
• Strong management skills.
• Leadership skills.

Benefits

• 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
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

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