Substance Use Disorder Counselor

The GEO Group•Landon Station, MD

21h•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. Learns, uses and models principles of the “What Works” system through evidence-based practices in all interactions with clients and other staff members. 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 program staff to determine if they are appropriate for substance abuse treatment. May assist with the assignment of cases. Facilitates psycho-educational/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/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 attendance, intake summaries, group notes, discharge summaries, treatment plans and updates. 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 ensures that participants’ records are accurately completed in a timely manner. May maintain a specific substance abuse treatment case file for every program participant. The Substance Abuse Counselor selects and recommends new instructional materials and programs for use in the substance abuse program. Mains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse. The Substance Abuse Counselor maintains a collegial relationship with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations. Participates in related training for substance abuse. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in any of the social sciences and two (2) years of professional experience in chemical additions counseling; or
An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience in chemical addition counseling; or
A High School diploma/GED and six (6) years of professional experience in chemical addictions counseling.
Certification (CSAC) or license is required.
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.

Nice To Haves

LCAS or LCAS - A is preferred.
Preference given to experience within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

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.
Learns, uses and models principles of the “What Works” system through evidence-based practices in all interactions with clients and other staff members.
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 program staff to determine if they are appropriate for substance abuse treatment.
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 attendance, intake summaries, group notes, discharge summaries, treatment plans and updates.
Enters pertinent information into Company database.
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.
Advises Customer of participants’ progress regularly or at completion of treatment.
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 relationship with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations.
Participates in related training for substance abuse.
Performs other duties as assigned.