SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
Job Description
About the Role
Join GEO Group as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Correctional Setting in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- educational groups using evidenced
- based curriculum. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Substance Abuse Counselor facilitates and co
Requirements
- Minimum Requirements: Graduated from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
- Masters degree preferred.
- Must possess (CAP) with bachelor's degree Working knowledge of substance abuse treatment.
- Preference given to experience within a correctional setting and/or Therapeutic Treatment Modality.
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 Substance Abuse Counselor – Correctional Setting.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR at Geogroup a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
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.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance Abuse Assessment, Treatment Planning, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Documentation, Discharge Planning, Transition Planning, Psych-educational Groups. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for providing inpatient treatment to incarcerated individuals, which includes conducting substance abuse and mental health assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and leading various therapy and educational groups.
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.
About WeekdayDoc
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
14d ago
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