Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1
State of Georgia
Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1
🔍 Georgia - Newton - Covington (https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/55607/other-jobs-matching/location-only)
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Community Supervision, Department of - DCS
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Jul 25, 2024 Post Date
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Salary: $$28.37 /hr Non-Credentialed & $31.37/hr Credentialed
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 AbuseCounselor (CADC/CAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 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.
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.
Additional Information
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+ Requisition ID: HEA09G9
+ Number of Openings: 1
+ Advertised Salary: $28.37
+ Shift: Day Job
+ Internal Contact Name: Jennifer Faye Mathias
+ Internal Contact Email: jennifer.mathias@dcs.ga.gov
+ Posting End Date: Jun 28, 2024
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