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GEO Group

LEAD SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

lexington, NC

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Job description

Job Title

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

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 collegial 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

High School Diploma or GED required.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in any of the social sciences and two (2) years of professional experience in chemical additions counseling; OR

An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience in chemical addition counseling; OR

A High School diploma/GED and six (6) years of professional experience in chemical addictions counseling.

A certification (CADC, formerly CSAC) or license is required. LCAS or LCAS – A is preferred.

Preference given to experience within a correctional setting.

Demonstrated experience serving as a lead worker over a lower level staff.

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.

Worksite address

lexington, NC, 27292, US

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