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SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

GEO Group Inc. Westminster, CA (Onsite) Full-Time
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

Want to join a company where you can make a real difference? Our team is looking for a Substance Abuse Counselor who is passionate about people and believes every individual deserves the best quality mental health care
This is your opportunity to build a long-lasting career with a global leader in the industry
In this role, you will help us develop, organize, and conduct programs to provide education for conditions and problems relating to drug and alcohol abuse
Keep reading to learn more about us and what we have to offer.

Join A Community That Cares

Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care
GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships
Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application
Every one of our employees makes us who we are.

We're looking for individuals from different backgrounds

Building an inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO's employee value proposition
Our success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds
Everyone is encouraged to apply
Here's to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, and innovative solutions!

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

* Provide relevant Substance Abuse information for class curriculum.
* Facilitate didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions.
* Select and recommend new instructional materials and programs for use in the substance abuse program.
* Maintain knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse.
* Maintain a collegian relationship with other substance abuse
professionals, programs, and associations.
* Complete required testing, assessment, and psychosocial history on incoming residents as required.
* Participate in related training for substance abuse.

Qualifications

We would prefer someone who has experience within a correctional setting

Minimum Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, or related field
Experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
* Certification recognized by the California Department of Health Care Services ( CAADE, CADPT or CCAPP) is required.
* Preference given to experience within a correctional setting.
* 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.

Physical Requirements

In this position, you will frequently have to lift or carry up to 20 lbs
Candidates should also be able to bend, stoop, walk, and stand (31-60% of the time)
You will also occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 lbs.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.

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