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The GEO Group

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Los Lunas, NM · On-site

$31.50/hr

Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we ... The Substance Abuse Counselor selects and recommends new instructional materials and programs for ...

The GEO Group

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Los Lunas, NM

$31.50/hr

Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we ... The Substance Abuse Counselor selects and recommends new instructional materials and programs for ...

The GEO Group

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Albuquerque, NM

$31.50/hr

Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we ... The Substance Abuse Counselor assists in developing, organizing, and conducting programs to provide ...

The GEO Group

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$31.50/hr

Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we ... The Substance Abuse Counselor assists in developing, organizing, and conducting programs to provide ...

The GEO Group

COUNSELOR

Pahokee, FL

$27.24/hr

Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we ... The Counselor may maintain a specific substance abuse treatment case file for every program ...

The GEO Group

COUNSELOR

Indiantown, FL · On-site

$27.24/hr

Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we ... The Counselor may maintain a specific substance abuse treatment case file for every program ...

The GEO Group

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Los Lunas, NM · On-site

$31.50/hr

... Program 401(k) Pet Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Training Flexible Spending Account The ... Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we ...

The GEO Group

PROGRAM FACILITATOR

Lumberton, NC · On-site

$18.50/hr

Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we ... Provides individual and group counseling in areas including self-esteem, problem solving ...

The GEO Group

PROGRAM FACILITATOR

Marion, NC · On-site

$18.50/hr

Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we ... Provides individual and group counseling in areas including self-esteem, problem solving ...

The GEO Group

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$31.50/hr

... Program • 401(k) • Pet Insurance • Dental Insurance • Paid Training • Flexible Spending ... Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we ...

The GEO Group

COUNSELOR

Indiantown, FL · On-site

$27.24/hr

Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we ... The Counselor may maintain a specific substance abuse treatment case file for every program ...

The GEO Group

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$31.50/hr

... Program 401(k) Pet Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Training Flexible Spending Account The ... Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we ...

The GEO Group

PROGRAM FACILITATOR

Marion, NC · On-site

$18.50/hr

Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we ... Provides individual and group counseling in areas including self-esteem, problem solving ...

The GEO Group

COUNSELOR

Pahokee, FL · On-site

$27.24/hr

Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we ... The Counselor may maintain a specific substance abuse treatment case file for every program ...

The GEO Group

PROGRAM FACILITATOR

Lumberton, NC · On-site

$18.50/hr

Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we ... Provides individual and group counseling in areas including self-esteem, problem solving ...

The GEO Group

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Reading, PA · On-site

$30/hr

Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we ... Select and recommend new instructional materials and programs for use in the substance abuse ...

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Do workers at The GEO Group get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
46% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Does The GEO Group pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
69% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

At The GEO Group, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
50% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from The GEO Group affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at The GEO Group?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 67% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 25% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do workers at The GEO Group worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
87% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do The GEO Group workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it for The GEO Group workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
62% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at The GEO Group?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
37% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do The GEO Group managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
83% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do jobs at The GEO Group spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
10% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at The GEO Group?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
72% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Is working at The GEO Group good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at The GEO Group feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at The GEO Group get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at The GEO Group?

Most people feel stressed here.
77% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at The GEO Group enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
70% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at The GEO Group recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at The GEO Group?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
43% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at The GEO Group?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 47% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people think The GEO Group’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
84% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how The GEO Group is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
64% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

What other companies are hiring for Program Counselor jobs?

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

The GEO Group

Los Lunas, NM • On-site

$31.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

The GEO Group rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Overview

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:

  • We believe that work is more than a place you go to 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

Summary
The Substance Abuse Counselor assists in developing, organizing, and conducting programs to provide education for conditions and problems relating to drug and alcohol abuse. The Substance Abuse Counselor conducts or assists in conducting individual or group counseling sessions and programs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • The Substance Abuse Counselor provides relevant substance abuse information for class curriculum
  • Facilitates and co-facilitates didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions.
  • The Substance Abuse Counselor selects and recommends new instructional materials and programs for use in the substance abuse program.
  • Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse.
  • The Substance Abuse Counselor maintains a collegian relationship with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations.
  • Completes required testing, assessment, and psychosocial history on incoming residents as required.
  • The Substance Abuse Counselor participates in related training for substance abuse.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Associate degree in a behavioral science field such as Psychology, Sociology or Human Relations.
  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) certified OR
  • Licensed Substance Abuse Associate certification (LSAA) is required, subject to approval.
    • A waiver can be granted if the individual is currently working on acquiring the certification.
  • Preference given to experience within a correctional setting.
  • Working knowledge of the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
  • Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
  • Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.

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