Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs

Facility: South Bay Correctional & Rehabilitation Facility

Pay: 50,544.00 annually

Bonus (if applicable):

Shift:

Benefits: Employees working a normal work week (30 hours or more) will enjoy a competitive benefits package for an energized workforce with options for you and your family including:

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.
• 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.
• We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.

Under general guidance, this position develops, organizes, and conducts using the models and principles off effective intervention (What Works) programs to provide treatment for conditions and problems relating to drug and alcohol abuse. Conducts individualized substance abuse counseling sessions and updates and maintains timely and thorough file updates.

• Reviews and evaluates clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
• Interviews inmates, reviews records, and confers with other facility professionals to evaluate the inmate’s and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in specific programs.
• Participates in orientation of inmates regarding the chemical dependency treatment programs and the Substance Abuse Education Program.
• Selects and recommends instructional materials and programs for use in the substance abuse program.
• Provides inmates or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Facilitates psycho-educational and behavior modification groups weekly
• Modifies treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
• Facilitates and co-facilitates educational presentations and group counseling on substance related matters.
• Maintains professional relationships with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations.
• Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse.
• Learns, uses and models principles of effective intervention (What Works) in all interactions with individuals and staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Develops individualized client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
• Completes and maintains accurate records and reports regarding the inmates' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
• Participates in related training for substance abuse.
• Provides relevant substance abuse information in a classroom-like environment.
• Counsels inmates, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming substance dependencies, adjusting to life, and making behavioral changes.