Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1

Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1

Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

This job is located in Athens, GA (Clarke, Oconee Counties)

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives?

The Department of Community Supervision (DCS) provides team members with the opportunity to do just that! We are looking for dedicated Counselors to provide guidance and support to individuals under community supervision. If you have a heart for service and a talent for empowering others, this is your opportunity to be a part of a team that transforms lives and strengthens communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Counsel with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification with individuals under supervision in the criminal justice system on probation or parole.
• Act as an advocate to coordinate identified services addressing employment, housing, basic adult education, cognitive restructuring, mental health, life skills, and substance use.
• Act as an advocate to resolve crisis situations
• Collect information about individuals under supervision through assessments, interviews, observations, and random drug screening.
• Counsel individuals under supervision in individual and group sessions to help develop coping skills and recover from dependencies.
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to the client's treatment
• Monitor, evaluate, and record individual progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment plan.
• Prepare, document, and maintain all case notes, treatment records, and reports.
• Facilitate substance use and/or cognitive programming, based on the needs of each circuit. Non-traditional hours may be required to ensure program delivery. Travel may also be required for training, court, and to facilitate groups in other assigned locations.
• If not certified upon hire, counselors must work towards obtaining certification (costs provided by DCS) by completing education hours and clinical supervision hours as set forth by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia (ADACBGA).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in counseling or 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications above, also possess two or more of the following: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. One year of experience providing individual and/or group counseling services to clients identified to have substance abuse needs. Experience in facilitating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy classes. Certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification. Credentialing (i.e., Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC/CAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or comparable credential).

SOFT SKILLS: Organization, Communication, Team Work

DISQUALIFIERS FOR THE POSITION: Non-Sworn Employment Disqualifiers Notification

SALARY/BENEFITS: Starting salary is $45,498.96 (Non-Credentialed) $47,773.91 (Credentialed) 13 Paid Holidays Semi-Monthly Annual/Sick Leave Accrual Work/Life Balance Employee Wellness Program Insurance Medical/Dental/Vision Training and professional development opportunities

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; Internal clinical supervision and continuing education credits to pursue certification through the Alcohol & Drug Certification Board of GA (ADACBGA) and CEUs at no cost for credentialed staff. Training and professional development opportunities