LEAD SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
Job Description
About the Role
Join GEO Group as a LEAD SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 60% of the time). You will also occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 lbs.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join GEO Group as a LEAD SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This LEAD SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR position at Geogroup includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Geogroup is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance Abuse Counseling, Curriculum Development, Didactic Presentations, Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Instructional Material Selection, Psychosocial History Taking, Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The counselor will provide substance abuse information for class curriculum, facilitate educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions. Responsibilities also include selecting new instructional materials and completing required resident testing and assessments.
Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401k Matching, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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