Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Benefits Information

   This role will be working on-site at GEO's in-prison substance use disorder program located within Baltimore, MD Correctional Facilities.

8 AM TO 4:30 PM

     *** Now Hiring with a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus***

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k) Matching

• Health Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Discount

• Reduced Tuition Rates

• Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k)

• Pet Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Paid Training

• Flexible Spending Account

 The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Want to join a company where you can make a real difference? Our team is looking for a Substance Use Disorder 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.  

Responsibilities

Summary

Under general supervision and as part of a team, the Counselor position is responsible for the administration and scoring of standardized substance abuse screening and assessment instruments for all participants entering the department of corrections. An American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) based level of care will be determined based on the assessment. This position will also provide various levels of substance abuse treatment based on the results of the screening and assessment. Levels of treatment will be consistent with the ASAM Level of Care.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Counselor administers, scores and interprets all required screening and assessment tools including but not limited to the Texas Christian University (TCU) Drug Screen, and Treatment Assignment Protocol (TAP).
• May also use other assessment and substance abuse evaluation tools to support level of care American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) placement.
• The Counselor conducts screenings and assessments during the intake process and back-end screenings for standing populations.
• Conducts post testing for participants as they go through the program.
• The Counselor interviews participants to collect additional data not covered by above assessment tools.
• Reviews Division of Corrections (DOC) files.
• The Counselor scores and interprets results of assessment and testing tools.
• Prepares written reports based on results of assessment and testing tools.
• The Counselor creates and maintains individual treatment plans for the participants.
• Conducts individual counseling sessions and group counseling.
• The Counselor maintains clinical chart per the Code of Maryland (COMAR) regulations and requirement.
• Completes discharge and aftercare plans.
• Participates in staffing regarding participants with other team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Health and Human Services counseling field and an Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT) designation OR;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field and Certified Associate Counselor – Drug & Alcohol (CAC-AD) certification.
• Certified as an alcohol and drug counselor by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred.
• Ability to work a varied schedule that may include evenings.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with participants, other staff, and leadership personnel and react quickly and appropriately in an emergency situation.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the Department.
• American Psychological Association’s Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.

Pay

Bonus (if applicable)

Salary : $30 - $33