P/T LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
Company: The Geo Group
Location: Conroe
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Benefits Information:*** Position Works Twenty Hours
Weekly***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 EmployerOverview:Are
you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only
those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll
receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the
industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.Who We
Are:GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous
government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified
correctional and community reentry services. From the development
of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management
services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release
reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO
offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver
enhanced quality and improved outcomes.Why Work for GEO:At GEO, we
believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a
variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts
of our company's success.We believe that work is more than a place
you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to
achieve extraordinary things.Employee benefits play an important
role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we
believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical,
emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and
competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources
you need here to be successful.Responsibilities:SummaryThis
position provides mental health counseling services to detainees
with diverse and complex backgrounds. Typical duties include
determining the appropriate counseling based on the detainees
needs, case management and treatment planning, and following-up
with the detainees in a timely manner.Primary Duties and
ResponsibilitiesReviews records, psychological evaluations and
social history assessments of detainees arriving at the facility.
Conducts interviews with detainees and presents relevant mental
health information profiles to the members of Classification
Board.Assists with individual treatment by evaluating the detainees
functioning and behavior. Conducts interviews and gathers
historical, legal and technical data to develop the most effective
type of intervention. Makes appropriate referrals for treatment to
other mental health professionals, as needed.Maintains detailed
case records and official reports on detainees. Charts and reviews
treatments provided. Maintains statistics on the number and type of
detainees seen.Develops programs such as work skills, interpersonal
relationships, leisure activities and life skills to assist
detainees as they prepare themselves for reentry into the
community.Communicates and coordinates activities with other staff
members as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.Maintains
contacts with outside agencies, community resources, employers,
volunteers, etc. to implement rehabilitative and social services
programs to inmates.Serves as a member of the Review and
Reclassification Board. Provides mental health information
regarding detainee housing and work assignments.Ensures that all
facility rules, policies and procedures are reinforced.Provides
emotional support and encouragement to the inmates and their
families.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Minimum
RequirementsMasters degree in counseling or counseling related
field.Current license as a professional counselor or Licensed
Clinical Social Worker in the state in which the facility is
located or licensure/certification in accordance with contract
requirements. (Current copy of license must be on file at the
facility at all times.)Two (2) years of experience as professional
counselor. Previous experience in a correctional environment is
preferred.Ability to demonstrate mature, professional, cooperative
and emphatic to programs needs and facility staff an
inmates.Ability to complete accurate and comprehensive reports in a
timely manner.Ability to use computers and the software
applications typically used by the department.GEO Secured
ServicesPay: Pay USD $40.86/Hr. to USD $48.07/Hr.by Jobble
Keywords: The Geo Group, Conroe , P/T LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR, Other , Conroe, Texas
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