Mental Health Counselor Bachelors

Who is Alpharus Health?
Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.

Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections
Perks of working in correctional healthcare:
Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:45 AM - 5:15 PM (10-hour shifts)

Carries case load up to 25 clients, per State and contract requirements.
Coordinates required services to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations in support of continued recovery.
Collects and maintains treatment records and reports to ensure organizational, regulatory, accreditation, and contractual compliance.
Performs office administrative duties, such as answering telephones; responding to inquiries regarding program services and policies; filing, photocopying and faxing documents; planning special events, assembling intake packets, etc.

Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a helping profession from an accredited college or university.
Some previous counseling experience, experience in substance use disorder or mental health treatment is preferred
Acceptable Certifications include Certified Addiction Counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselor’s Association (GACA), Certified Addiction Counselor from the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor from the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC), and Certification as a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS). Acceptable Licensures include Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS).
Works in a correctional facility
Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data
Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy
Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises

Non-Credentialed Counselors range is between $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Certified Counselors range is between $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligbility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance.

Benefits at Apharus Health:
Health and Wellness:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• 9 paid company holidays

~ Personal Development:
Training & Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
Alpharus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets.