SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
Taylorville, IL 
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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

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.


The GEO Group is an equal opportunity employer. Geo will recruit, hire, train, promote, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, and disability, or other category protected by law, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. As a federal government contractor, it is GEO's policy to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment minorities, females, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. GEO will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2 years
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