Counselor Intern

About The GEO Group

We are a global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation, providing turnkey solutions for government partners worldwide. Our diversified services include facility development, management services, and community reentry programs.

As a Counselor Intern with our team, you will have the opportunity to work with clients in a caring and compassionate manner, while also reacting firmly when circumstances warrant.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our Mental Health Counseling Services team as a Counselor Intern. In this role, you will work directly with clients, maintaining a case load of 1-5 individuals and providing weekly 60-minute counseling sessions. You will also be responsible for overseeing assigned group counseling sessions, handling crisis interventions, and communicating with probation or parole departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsels clients through weekly 60-minute meetings
• Maintains up-to-date client files
• Conducts drug and alcohol screenings
• Prepares materials for all groups
• Attends staff meetings
• Participates in daily education with MHCS Director
• Completes knowledge of written assignments and proper presentation to clients

Qualifications

• Pursuing CADC / LCADC, LAC / LPC, LCSW licensing
• Completed one-hundred (100) hours during the course of at study GEO MHCS
• Knowledge of local and county social service agencies
• Good to excellent written and oral communications skills

About the Salary

The estimated salary for this position is $45,000-$55,000 per year, depending on experience and location.