Counselor I - Evening Counselor

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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.

At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. Under general supervision and as part of a team, the Counselor position is responsible for the administration and scoring of standardized substance abuse screening and assessment instruments for all participants entering the department of corrections. An American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) based level of care will be determined based on the assessment. The Counselor administers, scores and interprets all required screening and assessment tools including but not limited to the Texas Christian University (TCU) Drug Screen, and Treatment Assignment Protocol (TAP).

May also use other assessment and substance abuse evaluation tools to support level of care American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) placement.

Conducts post testing for participants as they go through the program.

The Counselor interviews participants to collect additional data not covered by above assessment tools.

The Counselor scores and interprets results of assessment and testing tools.

Prepares written reports based on results of assessment and testing tools.

Associate degree in Health and Human Services counseling field and an Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT) designation OR; Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field and Certified Associate Counselor - Drug & Alcohol (CAC-AD) certification.

Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred.

Ability to work a varied schedule that may include evenings.

Ability to effectively communicate with participants, other staff, and leadership personnel and react quickly and appropriately in an emergency situation.

Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the Department.

American Psychological Association's Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.