Behavioral Hlth Counselor 3 🔍 Georgia - Clayton - Jonesboro (https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/61659/other-jobs-matching/location-only) New 📁 (https://careers.georgia.gov/landingpages/healthcare-opportunities-at-team-georgia-17) Healthcare 💼 Clayton Center 📅    3 hours ago Post Date Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts Under general supervision, the Behavioral Health Counselor 3 will counsel with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification. Must be a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC or CADC) or actively working towards obtaining certification. No required experience as a substance abuse counselor is necessary. Hours: Monday thru Friday (Open for discussion) •Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. •Help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse, family, parenting and martial problems, suicide, stress management, problems with self-esteem and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health •Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision •Serves as a job expert of organization resource in assigned areas •Act as a client advocate 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 client's 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 care plan •Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports . Good computer skills .Knowledge of trauma and skills to assist clients Master's degree from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in related field AND Four years of related experience OR One year of experience at the lower level Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2 (HCP101) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require certification or licensure. Additional Information + Agency Logo: + Requisition ID: HEA09DC + Number of Openings: 1 + Shift: Day Job + Posting End Date: Jul 20, 2024