Counselor - Bachelors

Responsibilities

The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for screening and orientation to services, timely and accurate clinical documentation, case management, participation in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, facilitating and documenting group educational activities. Transporting individuals served is a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Human Services or related field.

Must be able to obtain CAC II or CADC II within two years of hire date.

Must have group facilitation and case management skills.

Must have excellent verbal, interpersonal, and writing skills.

Must have a valid, unrestricted Georgia Driver’s License.

Must be keyboard proficient.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Human Services or related field with a Substance Abuse Certification CAC II or CADC II and Co-Occurring Disorders with at least one year of documented work experience.

Experience in group facilitation and case management.

Experience working with individuals involved in the Criminal Justice System.

Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder Screening Tools, and ASAM Levels.

Benefits

* Sign on Bonus will be offered.

Agency is an eligible work site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Location and Services Area

Location: Americus, GA

Services Area/Programs: Substance Abuse Residential (SAR)

Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare services the following 11 counties: Webster, Marion, Sumter, Schley, Taylor, Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Houston, Peach and Crawford.

Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare is a Drug Free Workplace.

Salary

Minimum Entry Salary: Based Upon Experience

* ENTRY SALARY may be adjusted depending upon the selected candidate’s qualifications and agency budget considerations.

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodations should contact this office.

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