Behavioral Health Counselor 2 🔍 Georgia - Richmond - Augusta (https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/57112/other-jobs-matching/location-only) 📁 Healthcare (https://careers.georgia.gov/landingpages/healthcare-opportunities-at-team-georgia-17) 💼 Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD 📅    Sep 09, 2024 Post Date Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts + Under general supervision, counsel with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification. Works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. + May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse, family, parenting, and marital problems, suicide, stress management, problems with self-esteem, and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health. + 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 Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience OR One year of experience at the lower level Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1 (HCP100) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require certification or licensure. Additional Information + Agency Logo: + Requisition ID: HEA09JA + Number of Openings: 1 + Advertised Salary: $52,074.88 - $57,207.28 + Shift: Day Job + Posting End Date: Oct 24, 2024