SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR Job at The GEO Group, Reading, PA

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  • The GEO Group
  • Reading, PA

Job Description

Benefits Information:

*** Now Hiring with a Sign On Bonus Payable in Quarterly Installments ***

This is primarily a Monday - Friday counseling role, day shift. There is a rotation on the weekends to provide group counseling to our program participants

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:

Summary
The Substance Abuse Counselor assists in developing, organizing, and conducting programs to provide education for conditions and problems related to drug and alcohol abuse. Conducts or assists in conducting individual or group counseling sessions and programs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides relevant substance abuse information for class curriculum.
Facilitates and co-facilitates didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions.
Selects and recommends new instructional materials and programs for use in the substance abuse program.
Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse.
The Substance Abuse Counselor maintains a collegian relationship with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations.
Completes required testing, assessment, and psychosocial history on incoming residents as required.
Participates in related training for substance abuse.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or related field and one (1) year clinical experience in a health or human service agency OR
Associate’s degree form an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, or related field and two (2) years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency.
Knowledge of the field of addictions or mental health counseling preferred.
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work overtime as requested by supervisor.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.

Pay: Pay USD $25.00/Hr. Bonus (if applicable): $2500 Sign On Bonus

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Immediate start, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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