SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

The GEO Group•Harrisburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Counselor assists in developing, organizing, and conducting programs to provide education for conditions and problems relating to drug and alcohol abuse. Conducts or assists in conducting individual or group counseling sessions and programs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Working knowledge of the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
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.
Shall complete the training requirements in accordance with Pennsylvania Code §704.11 (relating to staff development program).
Supervision will be provided by the Program Manager in accordance with Pennsylvania Code §704.9 - Supervision of counselor assistant.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and/or OR possess a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) certification in the state of Pennsylvania preferred.
Preference given to experience within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

Provides relevant substance abuse information for class curriculum.
Facilitates and co-facilitates didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions.
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 collegian relationship with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations.
Completes required testing, assessment, and psychosocial history on incoming residents as required.
Participates in related training for substance abuse.
Performs other duties as assigned.