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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Case Manager

Case Management & AdvocacyUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeNewark, NJ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree with a concentration in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered at management's discretion.
  • A valid, active state driver's license is required.
  • Knowledge of addictions or mental health counseling is preferred.
  • Time management and organizational skills are required.
  • Ability to adhere to strict deadlines is required.
  • Good written and oral communication skills are required.
  • Ability to conduct small didactic groups, maintain control, and facilitate resident participation and self-discovery is required.
  • Ability to multitask and manage time in a fluid work environment is required.
  • Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy principles and techniques is required.
  • Knowledge of 12-Step programs or comparable program techniques is required.
  • Ability to work with computers and the software typically used by the department is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide therapeutic program services to residents on an assigned caseload and monitor service delivery while they are enrolled in the program.
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external policies and procedures, including those of accrediting agencies and contracts.
  • Facilitate daily clinical program activities according to the established clinical schedule, including process groups and Therapeutic Community meetings, curriculum lectures, Life Skills seminars, caseload groups, and specialized groups focused on Anger Management, Relapse Prevention, Job Readiness preparation, and Parenting Skills.
  • Conduct initial intake sessions with newly assigned residents, orient them to program requirements, review their criminal files, and establish preliminary treatment plans.
  • Conduct bi-weekly individual counseling sessions with assigned residents, including monthly progress reports and treatment planning, goal setting, crisis intervention, behavioral adjustment sessions, psychological referrals, and discharge planning with recommendations and referral sites for continued treatment after release.
  • Maintain electronic and hard-copy clinical charts for the assigned caseload and complete documentation according to deadlines and program policies.
  • Monitor and address resident behavioral issues and conduct daily visual room inspections.
  • Participate in data compilation and program reporting.
  • Participate in staff meetings, seminars, and workshops as required.
  • Provide backup Monitor duties when necessary, including resident intakes, check-ins, breath analysis, and drug screens.
  • Monitor facility sanitation and safety, and assign daily housekeeping chores to residents to meet facility standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree is preferred.
  • Knowledge of addictions or mental health counseling 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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