Substance Abuse Counselor

Apply for the SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR role at The GEO Group, Inc.

The GEO Group is a leading provider of evidence-based rehabilitation services. This position supports the organization's goal of building a better future for individuals and communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We hire only those who 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 evidence‑based rehabilitation.

GEO provides 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 to the post‑release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers cost‑effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

• 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. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Summary: The Substance Abuse Counselor assists in developing, organizing, and conducting groups to provide education and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. The candidate learns, uses, and models principles of the “What Works” system through evidence‑based practices in all interactions with clients and other staff.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Substance Abuse Counselor provides relevant Substance Abuse information for class curriculum in our Relapse Prevention Program.
• Facilitates didactic educational presentations including Living in Balance collection, and group counseling.
• 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 and 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 and 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 provides re‑entry follow-up services at regular intervals, in coordination with other re‑entry center programs staff, to ensure released inmates are keeping appointments and determining whether additional services and support networks are needed.
• 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.
• 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.
• The Substance Abuse Counselor 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.
• Maintains 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 collegial…