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Behavioral Health Counselor 2

🔍 Georgia - Richmond - Augusta

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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD
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Apr 15, 2024 Post Date
  • 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.

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