COUNSELOR

The GEO Group • Pahokee, FL

134d

About The Position

The Counselor is responsible for direct client care, the implementation of evidence-based readiness and transition programming services for a caseload of participants. Accordingly, it assesses and identifies clinical issues and creates clear objectives and goals. It also tracks and documents participant progress in case reports while working to meet all required internal and external contract standards and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field (Master’s Degree preferred).
• 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.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees