Group Counselor

About River Edge Behavioral Health:Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments, and support as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The full continuum of River Edge Behavioral Health services provides state-of-the-art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families, and adults annually, who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, or developmental disabilities.

LifeSPRING of River Edge is a nationally recognized and evidence-based residential and outpatient treatment program for women seeking recovery from substance use disorder. LifeSPRING welcomes mothers, pregnant women, and women primarily of childbearing age.

LifeSPRING aids women in achieving self-sufficiency in a supportive, substance-free setting especially designed to address the unique needs of women. We offer outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential services to include individual, family, and group sessions as well as community support, vocational services, and parenting skills development.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30a to 5:00p

FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401k with an employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Under close supervision, provides psychosocial support necessary for coping with substance disorders and mental illnesses.
• Focuses on group dynamics and fosters a therapeutic environment by providing education, crisis management, skills-based training, and counseling services.
• Designs counseling and education services tailored to the unique needs of individuals served.
• Participates in substance abuse training and serves as a direct consultant to staff members, offering clear and meaningful feedback.
• Educates families and significant others on the addiction and recovery process, facilitating family support sessions as required.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social service field (Social Work, Sociology, Psychology) or related field, such as counseling OR GCADC-1 or CAC-1 with a bachelor’s degree. (Required)
• License eligible in one of the following: LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW OR GCADC-1 or CAC-1 with bachelor’s degree. (Required)
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise with the chronically mentally ill population.
• All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
• Provide 2 Professional reference Statements (Former employers only, no family members)
• Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources. 
• Exemplify excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Competencies:

• Substance Abuse Counseling Techniques: Knowledge and application of evidence-based counseling techniques specific to substance use disorders, such as motivational interviewing, relapse prevention strategies, and harm reduction approaches.
• Crisis Intervention: Ability to effectively assess and manage crises, including suicidal ideation, substance overdose, or acute psychiatric symptoms.
• Group Facilitation: Skill in leading group therapy sessions, managing group dynamics, and facilitating discussions on relevant topics.
• Empathy: Ability to understand and share the feelings of clients, showing compassion and support without judgment.
• Active Listening: Skill in fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what clients are saying during counseling sessions.

 Additional Information: The Application Process:

• All qualified applicants will be considered.
• This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
• The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview. 
• Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.

Diversity and Inclusion:River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic makeup, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace:River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.

At-Will Workplace:Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

EEOC Statement:River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  River Edge Behavioral Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area.  It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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