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Georgia Department of Public Health lists this Substance Abuse Counselor for the Adult Mental Health (AMH) Program opportunity in decatur, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Substance Abuse Counselor for the Adult Mental Health (AMH) Program
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking candidates for the position of Substance Abuse Counselor for the Adult Mental Health (AMH) Program at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA.
Salary range:
$52,075 - $61,273
Job Grade: H-J
Job Description:
Within an inpatient psychiatric setting, complete substance use assessments and provide individual and group counseling services to adults with co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders.
Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:
Conduct substance use assessments utilizing clinical interviews and evidence-based assessment measures
Develop and communicate substance use treatment recommendations for both inpatient and outpatient treatment contexts
Provide individual and group therapy utilizing motivational interviewing and recovery-oriented techniques to assist individuals to build coping strategies, understand the relationship between substance use and serious mental illness, and safely transition from a psychiatric hospital to the community
Provide clinical services on all three AMH treatment units and at the AMH Psychosocial Rehabilitation Mall
Collaborate with inpatient recovery planning teams and develop knowledge of available community substance use treatment and support resources
Provide coverage for other Mall instructors and operations as needed
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client treatment
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports
Sample Technical Competencies:
Ability to select, administer, score, and interpret evidence-based substance use screening and assessment instruments Ability to tailor assessment methods and therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing active psychiatric symptoms, cognitive impairment, or co-occurring intellectual and developmental disabilities Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary treatment teams Ability to track referrals, document attempts, and follow up based on required timelines and clinical need Ability to develop and implement treatment/case plans
Master's degree in professional counseling, clinical/counseling psychology, or closely related field. Experience working with serious mental health issues and/or adults in an inpatient setting.
Certification in any of the following is strongly preferred:
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor – CAADC
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor –CADC I or II
Certified Addiction Counselor – CAC I or II
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university in a related field and four (4) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2 (HCP101) or position equivalent.--Note: Some positions may require certification or licensure.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.
Worksite address
decatur, GA, 30089, US
Who can apply
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