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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Substance Abuse Counselor 1

Mental & Behavioral HealthUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeJacksonville, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling is required within two years of employment.
  • Candidates must be able to frequently lift or carry up to 20 pounds and bend, stoop, walk, and stand 31–60% of the time; they must also occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • 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 collegial 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in a social or human services field is preferred.
  • Experience within a correctional setting is preferred.
  • Experience providing human service functions is preferred.

About the Company

The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

The GEO Group operates, owns, and manages private prisons, detention centers, and mental health facilities, and also runs government-owned facilities under contract. It provides services through facility management, residential treatment, electronic monitoring, and community-based programs, delivered under government contracts. The company differentiates itself by being the largest prison operator in the United States with a diversified portfolio that includes private corrections, mental health services, and monitoring programs, expanded through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to deliver secure and well-managed correctional and behavioral-health services across a wide geographic footprint by owning, operating, and contracting facilities for government clients.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Founded
1984

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