Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1
State of Georgia
Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1
🔍 Georgia - Glynn - Brunswick (https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/56519/other-jobs-matching/location-only)
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Aug 20, 2024 Post Date
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Salary: $45,498.96 (Non-Credentialed)
$47,773.91 (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 needs. Experience in facilitating Cognitive Behavior therapy classes.
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
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+ Requisition ID: HEA09F7
+ Number of Openings: 1
+ Advertised Salary: $45,498.96
+ Shift: Day Job
+ Internal Contact Name: Stephanie G. Wilkerson
+ Internal Contact Email: Stephanie.Wilkerson@dcs.ga.gov
+ Posting End Date: Aug 11, 2024
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