CBT FACILITATOR (MRT)

The GEO Group•Ventura, CA

About The Position

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. Summary The Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Facilitator provides participants with the tools and knowledge to prepare for successful community reentry through the delivery of cognitive behavioral curriculum such as Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT). MRT helps participants to take their morale reasoning to a higher level of awareness and focus on developing new prosocial thinking and changing behavior that lead them into the criminal justice system.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification required, and a minimum of four (4) years’ experience providing CBT experience to the criminal justice population, OR
Associate degree and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience providing CBT services to the criminal justice population.
Possess a thorough understanding of the Principles of Effective Intervention that empirical evidence has proven to successfully reduce recidivism.
Must possess the ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
Must be flexible, cooperative and empathetic to needs of staff and participants.
Ability to prepare written reports; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to learn rules, regulations, and security procedures required by the facility.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Nice To Haves

Relevant teaching or counseling experience in a correctional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

The CBT Facilitator facilitates delivery of cognitive behavioral curriculum in a group setting focusing on the steps of MRT.
Conducts a periodic review of curriculum and resources available to enhance participant participation in reentry programs and activities.
The CBT Facilitator maintains class rosters, attendance records, and provides completion certificates for MRT.
Supports the assessment of participant needs and makes referrals to appropriate resources.
The CBT Facilitator aids participants in planning and developing reentry plans and encourages them to assume the responsibility for pro-social behaviors and activities.
Participates in orientation of participant regarding their referral to the MRT group.
The CBT Facilitator has the ability to facilitate and/or co-facilitates, group counseling from a structured manual.
Assists in the coordination of participant program schedules to ensure the criminogenic needs of the participants are met.
Performs other duties as assigned.