Role Overview
The GEO Group is hiring a mid-level Substance Use Disorder Counselor. This is a full-time role in Sykesville. posted 4 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Benefits Information
This role will work on site at our Baltimore city programs
We are hiring with a sign on bonus, payable in quarterly installments
Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Matching
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount
- Reduced Tuition Rates
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Pet Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Training
- Flexible Spending Account
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 Employer
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 Use Disorder Counselor under general supervision and as part of a team, is responsible for the administration of standard screening and risk assessments with participants. This position will be assigned specific participants, referred as a “caseload” and monitor the service delivery for these participants from intake to discharge within the Pretrial Complex (Region IV Baltimore City, MD).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Substance Use Disorder Counselor administers, scores, and interprets all required screening and assessment tools including but not limited to the Texas Christian University (TCU) Drug Screen, Treatment Assignment Protocol (TAP), and the University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA).
- May also use other assessment and substance abuse evaluation tools to support the level of care American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) placement.
- The Substance Use Disorder Counselor conducts screenings and assessments during the intake process and back-end screenings for standing populations.
- Conducts post-testing for participants as they go through the program.
- The Substance Use Disorder Counselor interviews participants to collect additional data not covered by the above assessment tools.
- Maintains participant files.
- The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides the following services, screening and assessments, individual substance abuse counseling and group substance abuse counseling.
- Completes biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, discharge summaries, daily productivity trackers.
- The Substance Use Disorder Counselor maintains clinical chart per the Code of Maryland (COMAR) regulations and requirements.
- Complete discharge and aftercare plans.
- Participates in All Staff Meeting and Workplace Violence Meetings.
- The Substance Use Disorder Counselor actively participates and attends clinical supervision.
- May participate in other Participant-Staffing Meetings, Case Consultations.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must hold an ADT designation.
- Must be able to work a varied schedule that may include evenings.
- Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred.
- Experience providing human service functions preferred.
- Ability to interact professionally in both individual and group counseling settings.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with participants, other staff, and leadership personnel and react quickly and appropriately in emergencies.
- Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the Department of Corrections.
GEO Reentry Services LLC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor position at The GEO Group?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to The GEO Group. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Substance Use Disorder Counselor position at The GEO Group located?
This position is based in Sykesville. The GEO Group has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Substance Use Disorder Counselor at The GEO Group earn?
The GEO Group has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Substance Use Disorder Counselor role at The GEO Group posted?
This role was posted on May 15, 2026 (28 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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