SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Company: GEO Corrections & Detentions (A GEO Company)
Location: Milton
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Facility: -Blackwater River Correctional and Rehabilitation FacilityCompensation Base: -18.00/hrCompensation Bonus (if applicable): -Equal Opportunity Employer.SummaryAssists 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 and/or group counseling sessions and programs.Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides relevant Substance Abuse information for class curriculum.
• Facilitates and co-facilitates didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions.
• 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.
• Completes required testing, assessment, and psychosocial history on incoming residents as required.
• Participates in related training for substance abuse.
• Performs other duties as assigned. -Job Requirements: -Minimum Requirements
  • Graduated from an accredited college or university with a minimum B.A. degree, preferably in human services or C.A.A.P. (Certified Associate Addiction Professional Licensure).
  • Preference given to experience within a correctional setting.
  • Working knowledge of the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
  • Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • 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.

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