SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

The GEO Group•Wilkes-Barre, PA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Human Services discipline required.
CADC substance abuse certification or ability to become certified within one (1) year, required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Teaching, presentation and group facilitation skills.
Good organizational skills.
May be required to have a solid knowledge of and ability to perform mental health assessments.
Knowledge of clinical file maintenance.
In-depth knowledge of substance abuse therapy.
Ability to deal with resistive clients and manage difficult situations.
De-escalation skills

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience in Human Services or Counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts and/or facilitates intakes, individual, group and family therapy sessions, classes and orientation, following Company curriculum and standards using principles of the “What Works” system.
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.
Conducts risks/needs assessments and creates individual treatment plans for each assigned client.
Communicates relevant, accurate and adequate information regarding clients’ needs/concerns/issues to supervisor and other appropriate parties. May communicate client status/updates to customers as required by contract.
Attends regular clinical supervision meeting to ensure communication between team members and collaboration on case management.
Attends and participates in all staff meetings, workshops and trainings.
Participates in daily office operations, such as client check-ins and monitoring client urinalysis, as needed to meet the needs of the program.
May carry a client caseload.