Lead Substance Abuse Counselor - Therapeutic Community

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 The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. 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 We believe that work is more than a place you go to 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 This position is responsible for assuring that all internal policies and guidelines and external contract requirements and DASA licensing obligations are fulfilled. Primary Duties And Responsibilities Trains and develops staff on the mission, policies, objectives (short and long term); conducts therapeutic community program training. Assists with the establishment of management strategic plans, policies, procedures, programmatic direction and standards. Monitors program staff and related program activities. Develops and maintains correctional contract professional relationships and attends any meetings or functions as required by the facility management. Conducts and documents clinical team meetings and staff meetings; schedules employees as per compliance and therapeutic community program training. Completes reports weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually as required. Monitors programming and services to ensure that program and DASA licensing standards are in compliance. Disseminates internal policies and procedures. Monitors tracking and outcome questionnaire data to improve delivery of services and to establish overall effectiveness of program. Works as a team member with entire treatment and ancillary staff to promote consistent and coordinated efforts. Reviews clinical files and perform individual record audits for licensing compliance and required documentation to ensure delivery of services. Maintains client caseload and provide individual and group counseling as per the Correctional Recovery Program elements as well as perform ASI Assessments. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in human services, criminal justice or a related field and two (2) years of experience in a forensic therapeutic community or residential program as an administrator or supervisor. CADC under the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association. Four (4) years relevant experience may be substituted for Bachelor's Degree if the candidate possesses management experience. Experience or expertise with offender populations is preferred. GEO Reentry Services LLC. #J-18808-Ljbffr The GEO Group, Inc.