Behavior Health Counselor - Community Integrated Home (License Required)

               Any given position will close when we determine an adequate candidate pool has been received.

Due to the high volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide the status on each applicant by phone or email. However, please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if you are selected for an interview or we need further clarification/information.

Job Description:

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

* Preferred Qualifications *

- Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or related field AND 2 years previous work experience working with individual with mental illness, substance use, and development disabilities substance abuse individuals

- This position requires a license.

Benefits: 

Vacation: 15 days each year up to 5 years of service; 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service; 21 days each year for 10 + years of service

Sick Leave: accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)

Holidays:  the state of Georgia recognizes 12 paid holidays

Retirement: 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Available Insurance: Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & dependent life insurance

Tax Deferred Spending Accounts: Healthcare; Childcare

We are a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.   

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.