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Substance Abuse Counselor

4 months ago


Visalia, United States GEO Group Inc. Full time

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

* 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
* Other Benefits Available

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

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:

* At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.
* We believe that work is more than a place you go 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.

Responsibilities

Summary

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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

* 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 case managers 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 American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

Questionnaires in order to inform treatment recommendations.
* 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.
* The Substance Abuse Counselor notifies the Program Manager and County Probation staff of

any problems/issues involving any program or participant services/treatment plan.
* Conducts individual and group substance abuse counseling sessions.

The Substance Abuse Counselor makes decisions regarding caseload matters.
* Conducts and participate in case conferences for each parolee assigned to the caseload.
* Conducts initial interviews of parolee assigned to the Substance Use Disorder Program.

Prepares a detailed specific treatment plan for each parolee on his/her caseload.
* Conducts and participates in case conferences for each participant assigned to the caseload.
* Establishes and maintains relationships with outside referral sources, such as in-patient

substance abuse facilities or detox facilities. Actively pursues and develops referrals from

probation and evaluating agencies.
* 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.
* Ensures that participants' records are accurately completed in a timely manner.
* May maintain 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 collegian relationship with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and

associations.
* Participates in related training for substance abuse.
* May perform duties as Case Manager, and CBT Facilitator
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

* Associate of Arts or Associate of Sciences degree from a granting institution accredited by

the WASC or equivalent and/or high school diploma or equivalent; and have a Certified

Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor Certification by an agency approved and

recognized by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
* Additionally, applicants who have achieved Registered Alcohol/Drug Technician

certification and are working toward full certification by an agency approved and recognized

by DHCS may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
* Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish) may be required as well as experience dealing with
* specific cultural group.
* 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.
* Effective communication skills with internal and external contacts at all levels.
* Problem solving ability.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Good presentation, public speaking and facilitation skills.
* Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
* Knowledge of client record management.
* Basic computer skills.