What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1 position at Team Georgia Careers?
Salary: $43,749.00 (Non-Credentialed)
$45,936.45 (Credentialed)
Hiring Incentives: 5% increase at 12 month anniversary and 5% upon initial credentialing (i.e. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC/CAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or comparable credential; DCS offers internal clinical supervision and continuing education credits to pursue certification through the Alcohol & Drug Certification Board of GA (ADACBGA) and free CEUs for credentialed staff.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
● Act as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
● Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests
● Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life
● Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
● Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information
● Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's 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
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of experience providing individual and/or group counseling services to clients identified to have substance abuse and/or cognitive
needs; Credentialing (i.e. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC/CAC), Licensed Clinical
Social Worker (LCSW), or comparable credential).
PLEASE NOTE:
1. This posting is subject to close once a suitable candidate has been selected.
2. No applicant information will be accepted by email. Please apply on http://team.georgia.gov/careers/ only.
*Due to the large volume of applications received by this office, only applicants selected for interview will be notified for final applicant selection.
Salary : $43,749