SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Substance Abuse Counselor

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.

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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Substance Abuse Counselor provides relevant substance abuse information for class curriculum.
• Facilitates and co-facilitates didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions.
• The Substance Abuse Counselor 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.
• The Substance Abuse Counselor maintains a collegial relationship with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations.
• Completes required testing, assessment, and psychosocial history on incoming residents as required.
• The Substance Abuse Counselor participates in related training for substance abuse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree and/or OR possess a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) certification in the state of Pennsylvania preferred.
• Preference given to experience within a correctional setting.
• Shall complete the training requirements in accordance with Pennsylvania Code §704.11 (relating to staff development program).
• Supervision will be provided by the Program Manager in accordance with Pennsylvania Code §704.9 - Supervision of counselor assistant.
• Working knowledge of the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
• 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.

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