Forensic Behavioral Health Counselor.

3 months ago

Savannah, United States GeorgiaGov Full time

Our Agency

GRHS is seeking candidates for the position of Forensic Behavioral Health Counselor  working 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. 

Job Description:

Under supervision of the forensic psychologist, this position will work with adult Forensic individuals to promote optimum mental health and recovery oriented community reintegration by providing individual and group counseling with an emphasis on psychiatric rehabilitation, prevention and/or behavior modification. This position will provide counseling that will largely address issues related to the development of coping skills for adaptive management of psychiatric symptoms, as well as issues related to substance abuse, stress management, and aging amongst a diverse population of individuals with prominent severe and persistent mental illness, personality disorders, developmental disabilities, dementia and other age-related disorders. Will identify individuals who are at risk for maladaptive behavior, and in collaboration with the forensic psychologist, provide the individual’s unit staff with behavior guidelines and interventions on how to reduce the risk of the individual engaging in the identified maladaptive behavior(s). Under the supervision of the forensic psychologist, this position will provide competency restoration services to individuals who have been identified by the Court as unfit to participate with legal proceedings in both group and individual formats. This position will carry out unit-based responsibilities of the therapeutic incentive program (e.g. a hospital-wide token economy program). Will prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports. Will monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s in Clinical Psychology / Counseling from an established graduate program in Psychology. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses, forensic populations, and experience with behavior assessment and modification. Preference will be given to applicants with a professional license or can be license-eligible within one year of hire.

Benefits

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia. 

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

Drug Screening TB Evaluation Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience OR One year of experience at the lower level Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1 (HCP100) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require certification or licensure.

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