SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR at Geo Reentry Services in Johnson City, Tennessee

Job Description:

Facility: JOHNSON CITY DRC, TN

Salary: $25.00

Bonus (if applicable):

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 available

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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!

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

 

We would prefer someone who has experience within a correctional setting.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; and a minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience of counseling duties with a criminal justice or human services population in a substance abuse program


• Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (“LADAC”), licensed by the Tennessee Department of Health Tennessee Code Annotated 68-24-606 is required.


• A waiver for LADAC may be granted if he individual is currently engaged in formal supervision with appropriate supervision outlined by health related boards, be actively pursuing licensure, and enrolled in core classes if still needed.  A letter from the supervisor indicating current ongoing supervision with current placement and confirmation of the supervisor’s current license would be required 


• 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.


• Effective communication skills with internal and external contacts at all levels.


• Problem solving ability.


• Good interpersonal skills.


• Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish) may be required as well as experience dealing with specific cultural group.


• Problem solving ability.


• Good presentation, public speaking and facilitation skills.


• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.


• Knowledge of client record management.


• Basic computer 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.

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