Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1.

GeorgiaGov
Coweta, Georgia
$43.7K a year
Full-time

Salary : $43, (Non-Credentialed)

$45, (Credentialed)

Hiring 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;

DCS offers internal clinical supervision and continuing education credits to pursue certification through the Alcohol & Drug Certification Board of GA (ADACBGA) and free CEUs for credentialed staff.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

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 :

One year of experience providing individual and / or group counseling services to clients identified to have substance abuse and / or cognitive

needs; Credentialing (i.e. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC / CAC), Licensed Clinical

Social Worker (LCSW), or comparable credential).

1. This posting is subject to close once a suitable candidate has been selected.

Due to the large volume of applications received by this office, only applicants selected for interview will be notified for final applicant selection.

Bachelor's degree in 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.

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