Substance Use Counselor (Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Hartmann Center)

Job Summary Highland Rivers Behavioral Health (HRBH) substance use programs promote recovery, self-sufficiency and help individuals learn how to manage life issues and day-to-day living without the use of mood or mind-altering substances or drugs. HRBH substance use services lead to a path of recovery by offering one-to-one, group, and family counseling. HRBH areas of expertise include best practice interventions on abstinence from illicit chemical use to address substance use and depression, anxiety, bi‑polar disorder, schizophrenia, Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), poor impulse control, and negative patterns of thought and behavior that are counterproductive to living a healthy and fulfilled life. Job Duties and Responsibilities Conduct groups, individual counseling and psychoeducation as delineated via program licensure by Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH)/Health Facility Regulation (HFR). Follow established guidelines in the Program Plan. Complete Service Plan Development's, and all other supporting assessments, including UDS, & documentation for individuals. Maintains a caseload of individuals ensuring compliance with policies and procedures re: documentation and services are being provided per and individual's treatment plan recommendations. Follow-up calls with referrals and participation in Treatment/consultation/clinical team meetings. Complete monthly Treatment Plan reviews and discharge/transition persons served, as clinically indicated. Other duties as assigned. Benefits Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc. Retirement Plan with employer matching 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service 10 paid holidays 1 personal day Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties. Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track. #J-18808-Ljbffr Highland Rivers Health