P/t Substance Abuse Counselor

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 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 High School Diploma, or its equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years of experience working in the counseling or chemical addiction field. A waiver from the Florida Department of Corrections must be submitted, reviewed and approved for this criteria. Associate degree in any unrelated area of study from an accredited academic institution and one (1) year of experience in the counseling or chemical addictions field. A waiver from the Florida Department of Corrections must be submitted, reviewed and approved for this criteria. Bachelor's degree from an accredited academic institution in any of the social sciences and six (6) months of experience working in counseling or chemical addictions field. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any unrelated area of student and one (1) year of professional experience in chemical addiction counseling and/or mental health counseling, or
•  Master's degree from an accredited college or university in any unrelated area of study and one (1) year of professional experience in chemical additional counseling and/or mental health counseling, or D. from an accredited college or university in chemical addiction counseling and/or mental health counseling, or D. from an accredited college or university in any unrelated area of study and one (1) year of professional experience in chemical addiction counseling and/or mental health counseling, or Master's Level Certified Addictions Professional (MCAP), Certified Addiction Professional (CAP), Certified Criminal Justice Addiction Professional (CCJAP), Certified Associate Addiction Professional (CAAP), or Certified Criminal Justice Associate Addiction Professional (CCJAAP).Master's degree from an accredited college or university in any of the social sciences and six (6) months experience in chemical addiction counseling and/or mental health counseling, or Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department. Relevant teaching or counseling experience in a correctional setting preferred. Possess a thorough understanding of the Principles of Effective Intervention that empirical evidence has proven to successfully reduce recidivism. Must possess the ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments. Must be flexible, cooperative and empathetic to needs of staff and participants. Excellent oral and written communication skills. 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.