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GEO Group

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR I

taylorville, IL

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About this opportunity

GEO Group lists this SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR I opportunity in taylorville, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Substance Abuse Counselor

This role provides counseling at our In Prison programs, we are located on site at the Taylorville Correctional facility in Taylorville, IL.

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

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 Abuse Counselor implements Therapeutic Community Treatment models for residents at an assigned facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Substance Abuse Counselor prepares and submits all treatment and educational outlines, lectures, handouts and other relevant materials as requested.

Maintains records and daily clinical charting as required internally or by the client.

The Substance Abuse Counselor implements substance abuse and life skills assessments and integrates results into resident client treatment plans.

Participates in all training and supervision activities as provided for internally or by the client.

The Substance Abuse Counselor prepares schedules, reports or other information required for the program and requested by the management or the client.

In conjunction with TASC and / or part as part of re-entry process, assesses client aftercare needs, issues and services.

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides counseling to residents' family or significant others as requested by the management or correctional staff.

Coordinates individual clinical care of assigned resident caseload.

The Substance Abuse Counselor participates in treatment planning and conferences.

Observes and supervises resident interactions.

Provides individual and group therapy or counseling. Meets with assigned residents as necessary.

Maintains and updates residents' records and documents program in charts.

Performs ASI assessments and any other required assessment instruments.

Assists client's staff in monitoring offender behavior and developing intervention plans regarding difficult offenders.

Obtains a CADC or reciprocal credential within two (2 )years of employment.

Works as a team member with entire treatment staff and ancillary personnel to promote consistent and coordinated efforts.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Review minimum requirements before applying:

We would prefer someone who has experience within a correctional setting

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in a social or human services field preferred.

Certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling within two (2) years of employment.

Experience providing human service functions preferred.

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.

Worksite address

taylorville, IL, 62568, US

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