Substance Abuse Counselor

GEO Group Inc. Los Lunas , NM 87031

Posted 2 months ago

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• Other Benefits Available

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

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!

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

Review minimum requirements before applying:

We would prefer someone who has experience within a correctional setting.

Minimum Requirements

  • Associate's degree in a Behavioral Science field such as Psychology, Sociology, or Human Relations.

  • Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) is required.

  • Working knowledge of the Twelve Step Program.

  • Experience working with a corrections population is desired along with substance abuse treatment experience.

  • Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings.

  • Organized, and demonstrated strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

  • 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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