SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR

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: 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. This position will be assigned specific participants, referred as a "caseload" and monitor the service delivery for these participants from intake to discharge within the Pretrial Complex (Region IV Baltimore City, MD). Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 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 Minimum 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. GEO Reentry Services LLC. #J-18808-Ljbffr GEO Reentry Services, LLC