SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
Company: GEO Reentry Services
Location: Merced
Posted on: May 8, 2022
Job Description:
Facility: -RS MERCED CA DRCSalary: -$22.00 / hrBonus (if
applicable): -H&W: N/A This position is eligible to receive a
Health & Welfare Benefit Rate per hour on all hours paid up to 40
hours per week and not to exceed 2,080 hours per year.Shift:
Benefits: Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits
package for an energized workforce with options for you and your
family including:--- Paid time off ------------------------ Paid
holidays------------------------------ 401(k) --- 401(k) matching
------------------ Health Insurance ------------------------ Dental
Insurance--- Vision Insurance --------------- ---- Life Insurance
------------------------------ Flexible spending account--- Health
savings account ------ ---- Tuition Reimbursement ---------------
Reduced tuition rates--- Employee discount --------------- Employee
assistance program------ Pet insurance--- Disability Insurance
--------- ---- Paid training ------------------------------- Other
benefits availableEqual Opportunity Employer.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:
- At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the
inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are
integral parts of our company's success.
- We believe that work is more than a place you go 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.Job
Summary:This position assists in developing, organizing, and
conducting programs to provide education for conditions and
problems relating to drug and alcohol abuse. - Conducts or assists
in conducting individual or group counseling sessions and programs.
- Learns, uses and models principles of the "What Works" system
through evidence-based practices in all interactions with clients
and other staff members. -Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following: - Other duties may be assigned.
- Coordinates substance abuse program at an office or group of
offices using principles of the "What Works" system. Schedules
intakes, and group and individual sessions. - Discusses specific
cases with case managers to determine if they are appropriate for
substance abuse treatment. - May assist with the assignment of
cases.
- Facilitates psycho-educational/behavior modification groups
using principles of the "What Works" system. Documents
participants' attendance, participation and progress in Company
database.
- Conducts risk/need assessments and creates individual treatment
plans for each assigned participants'. Meets regularly with
participants' and documents participants' progress or regress in
Company database.
- Notifies the Program Manager and CDCR staff of any
problems/issues involving any program or participant
services/treatment plan.
- Conducts and participates in case conferences for each
participant assigned to the caseload.
- Conduct initial interviews of participants assigned to the SAT
program.
- Review the participant's services treatment plan with the
Program Manager.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with outside referral
sources, such as in-patient substance abuse facilities or detox
facilities. Actively pursues and develops referrals from probation
and evaluating agencies.
- Identifies problem areas that may impact participants' ability
to successfully complete treatment. Guides participants' to develop
strategies to overcome obstacles to success completion of
treatment.
- May advise Customer of participants' progress regularly or at
completion of treatment.
- Ensures that participants' records are accurately completed in
a timely manner.
- May maintain a specific substance abuse treatment case file for
every program participant.
- 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.
- Maintains a collegian relationship with other substance abuse
professionals, programs, and associations.
- Participates in related training for substance abuse.
- Performs other duties as assigned.Job Requirements:Minimum
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required; BA Degree preferred but
not required
- Substance Abuse Certification recognized by the California
Department of HealthCare Services is required. - -
- Two (2) years experience providing substance abuse treatment
and/or cognitive behavioral therapy services to an offender
population preferred
- Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual
and group counseling settings
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Bilingual preferred but not required
- 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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Keywords: GEO Reentry Services, Merced , SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR, Other , Merced, California
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