Job detail
Substance abuse counselor
The GEO Group
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/27/2026
Location
Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania
Core responsibilities
The counselor will be responsible for providing relevant substance abuse information for class curriculum and facilitating educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions. They must also complete required testing, assessments, and psychosocial histories on incoming residents.
Requirements summary
Minimum requirements include an associate's degree with two years of experience, a bachelor's degree with one year of experience, or a master's degree in a relevant field like chemical dependency or counseling, and must meet ddap counselor requirements. Preference is given to candidates with experience in a correctional setting and bilingual english/Spanish skills are preferred.
associate degreebachelor degreepostgraduate degreeTeamworkAssessmentCommunication SkillsTestingCurriculum DevelopmentIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingTraining ParticipationSubstance Abuse CounselingBilingual English/SpanishChemical Dependency KnowledgeDidactic PresentationsCorrectional Setting ExperienceInstructional Material SelectionPsychosocial History Taking
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k)
- Paid Training
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Discount
- Reduced Tuition Rates