SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR

Job Title

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor under general supervision and as part of a team, is responsible for the administration of standard screening and risk assessments with participants.

Job Description

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 Use Disorder Counselor administers, scores, and interprets all required screening and assessment tools including but not limited to the Texas Christian University (TCU) Drug Screen, Treatment Assignment Protocol (TAP), and the University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA). May also use other assessment and substance abuse evaluation tools to support the level of care American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) placement. The Substance Use Disorder Counselor conducts screenings and assessments during the intake process and back-end screenings for standing populations. Conducts post-testing for participants as they go through the program. The Substance Use Disorder Counselor interviews participants to collect additional data not covered by the above assessment tools. Maintains participant files. The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides the following services, screening and assessments, individual substance abuse counseling and group substance abuse counseling. Completes biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, discharge summaries, daily productivity trackers. The Substance Use Disorder Counselor maintains clinical chart per the Code of Maryland (COMAR) regulations and requirements. Complete discharge and aftercare plans. Participates in All Staff Meeting and Workplace Violence Meetings. The Substance Use Disorder Counselor actively participates and attends clinical supervision. May participate in other Participant-Staffing Meetings, Case Consultations. Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Must hold an ADT designation. Must be able to work a varied schedule that may include evenings. Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred. Experience providing human service functions preferred. Ability to interact professionally in both individual and group counseling settings. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with participants, other staff, and leadership personnel and react quickly and appropriately in emergencies. Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the Department of Corrections.