Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1

Job description

Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1

Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

This job is located in the Rockdale Circuit/Conyers, GA.

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives?

The Department of Community Supervision (DCS) provides team members with the opportunity to do just that! We are looking for dedicated Counselors to provide guidance and support to individuals under community supervision. If you have a heart for service and a talent for empowering others, this is your opportunity to be a part of a team that transforms lives and strengthens communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

Counsel with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification with individuals under supervision in the criminal justice system on probation or parole.

Act as an advocate to coordinate identified services addressing employment, housing, basic adult education, cognitive restructuring, mental health, life skills, and substance use.

Act as an advocate to resolve crises

Collect information about individuals under supervision through assessments, interviews, observations, and random drug screening.

Counsel individuals under supervision in individual and group sessions to help develop coping skills and recover from dependencies.

Develop and implement treatment plans

Maintain confidentiality of records relating to the client's treatment

Monitor, evaluate, and record individual progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment plan.

Prepare, document, and maintain all case notes, treatment records, and reports.

Facilitate substance use and/or cognitive programming, based on the needs of each circuit. Non-traditional hours may be required to ensure program delivery. Travel may also be required for training, court, and to facilitate groups in other assigned locations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications above, also possess two or more of the following: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.

One year of experience providing individual and/or group counseling services to clients identified to have substance abuse needs.

Experience in facilitating Cognitive Behavior therapy classes.

Certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification.

Credentialing (i.e., Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC/CAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or comparable credential). SOFT SKILLS:

Organization

Communication

Team Work

SALARY/BENEFITS:

Part-Time Non-Credentialed Counselor: $28.37/hour

Part-Time Credentialed Counselor: $31.37/hour

INCENTIVES:

Training and professional development opportunities (no-cost CEUs for credentialed staff)

The Department of Community Supervision is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other related statuses, protected by applicable state and federal statutes. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation, when needed during the application or screening processes, by contacting the Office of Human Resources at In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you are an individual with a disability and wish to acquire this job announcements in an alternative format, or if you require assistance or other reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the selection process, you may contact the Office of Human Resources at .

Worksite address

conyers, GA, 30207, US

Who can apply

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