SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR

The GEO Group•Jessup, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor under general supervision and as part of a team, is responsible for the administration of standard screening and risk assessments with participants. This position will be assigned specific participants, referred as a “caseload” and monitor the service delivery for these participants from intake to discharge within the Pretrial Complex (Region IV Baltimore City, MD). The Substance Use Disorder Counselor administers, scores, and interprets all required screening and assessment tools including but not limited to the Texas Christian University (TCU) Drug Screen, Treatment Assignment Protocol (TAP), and the University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA). May also use other assessment and substance abuse evaluation tools to support the level of care American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) placement. The Substance Use Disorder Counselor conducts screenings and assessments during the intake process and back-end screenings for standing populations. Conducts post-testing for participants as they go through the program. The Substance Use Disorder Counselor interviews participants to collect additional data not covered by the above assessment tools. Maintains participant files. The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides the following services, screening and assessments, individual substance abuse counseling and group substance abuse counseling. Completes biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, discharge summaries, daily productivity trackers. The Substance Use Disorder Counselor maintains clinical chart per the Code of Maryland (COMAR) regulations and requirements. Complete discharge and aftercare plans. Participates in All Staff Meeting and Workplace Violence Meetings. The Substance Use Disorder Counselor actively participates and attends clinical supervision. May participate in other Participant-Staffing Meetings, Case Consultations. Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must hold an ADT designation.
Must be able to work a varied schedule that may include evenings.
Ability to interact professionally in both individual and group counseling settings.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with participants, other staff, and leadership personnel and react quickly and appropriately in emergencies.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the Department of Corrections.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.
Experience providing human service functions.

Responsibilities

Administer, score, and interpret required screening and assessment tools (e.g., TCU Drug Screen, TAP, URICA).
Use other assessment and substance abuse evaluation tools to support ASAM placement.
Conduct screenings and assessments during intake and for standing populations.
Conduct post-testing for participants.
Interview participants to collect additional data.
Maintain participant files.
Provide screening and assessments, individual substance abuse counseling, and group substance abuse counseling.
Complete biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, discharge summaries, and daily productivity trackers.
Maintain clinical charts per COMAR regulations.
Complete discharge and aftercare plans.
Participate in All Staff Meetings and Workplace Violence Meetings.
Actively participate and attend clinical supervision.
May participate in Participant-Staffing Meetings and Case Consultations.