Benefits Information **Now Hiring with a $2,500.00 Sign-On Bonus!*** 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: 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 Summary The Master Social Worker, Licensed position provides an array of reentry and case management related services to participants located within a corrections-setting. This position operates in partnership with the department of corrections within a multivendor treatment model. Primary Duties and Responsibilities The Licensed Master Social Worker provides complex case management services. Coordinates discharge planning activities. The Licensed Master Social Worker reviews case information, conduct assessments, provides diagnoses (under the supervision of an LCSW-C) and treatment recommendations. Assists participants with navigating community resources and services as they reestablish their lives within communities. The Licensed Master Social Worker identifies reentry and integration barriers and provides support and assistance in overcoming those barriers. Develops, monitors and modifies treatment plan in collaboration with the multi-vendor team. The Licensed Master Social Worker serves as a liaison between participants and community resources to ensure efficient processing of referrals (i.e. submit referrals to substance use treatment providers, establish an initial appointment). Assists participants with obtaining social services and other healthcare benefits (i.e. health insurance, birth certificates, state identification). The Licensed Master Social Worker provides psychoeducation and counseling as it relates to preparation for reentry/transition. Conducts individual and group counseling (with focus on substance use treatment). The Licensed Master Social Worker consults with colleagues and other DPSCS and GEO staff related to the reentry/transition barriers or challenges. Participates in professional meetings, committees, trainings and conferences. Participates in research and Quality Assurance and Improvement (QA & I). Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Master’s degree program from an accredited school of social work. Valid/current license as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) as issued by the state in which the work is performed. Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature of social work with particular reference to clinical social work; psychological or social aspects of mental and developmental and physical disabilities. Knowledge of community organization principles; scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies; characteristics of mental, developmental, and physical disabilities; current trends in mental health, public health and public welfare, and Federal and State programs in these fields. Ability to utilize and effectively apply the required technical knowledge. Ability to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of persons contacted within the context of work. Ability to secure accurate psycho and social data and record such data systematically. Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and concise reports. Ability to work family and community agencies in preparation for discharge. Ability to develop and implement programs. Ability to provide professional consultation; analyze situations accurately and take effective action. Ability to communicate effectively through written or verbal modes. Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.