Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1 🔍 Georgia - Ware - Waycross (https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/42625/other-jobs-matching/location-only) Hot 📁 (https://careers.georgia.gov/landingpages/healthcare-opportunities-at-team-georgia-17) Healthcare 💼 Community Supervision, Department of - DCS 📅    Aug 18, 2023 Post Date Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts Salary: $43,749.00 (Non-Credentialed) $45,936.45 (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). PLEASE NOTE: 1. This posting is subject to close once a suitable candidate has been selected. 2. No applicant information will be accepted by email. Please apply on http://team.georgia.gov/careers/ only. *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. Additional Information + Agency Logo: + Requisition ID: HEA08M6 + Number of Openings: 2 + Advertised Salary: $43,749.00 + Shift: Day Job + Internal Contact Name: Stephanie G. Wilkerson + Internal Contact Email: Stephanie.Wilkerson@dcs.ga.gov + Posting End Date: Apr 21, 2023