Substance Abuse Counselor

Job overview

The Substance Abuse Counselor role is onsite in Lumberton, NC, with compensation of $22.50 per hour. The GEO Group provides correctional and community reentry services, including evidence-based rehabilitation. The counselor supports the substance abuse program by delivering educational presentations and counseling, assessing incoming residents, and maintaining current knowledge of the field. The work contributes to rehabilitation services through structured education, individual and group counseling, and assessment.

What you'll do

• Provide substance abuse information for class curriculum
• facilitate educational presentations and group and individual counseling
• recommend instructional materials and programs
• maintain knowledge of developments in substance abuse
• complete required testing, assessments, and psychosocial histories for incoming residents
• and participate in related training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substance abuse counselor

addiction counseling

group counseling

individual counseling

resident assessment

reentry services

lumberton nc

the geo group

$22.50/hr

correctional setting preferred

cadc

lcas

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The GEO Group describes comprehensive employee benefits and competitive wages, with resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Why this role

Correctional-setting experience is preferred. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and specified combinations of education and professional chemical addictions counseling experience; CADC, LCAS, or LCAS-A certification is preferred.

About the employer

The GEO Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.