Behavioral Health Counselor

4 weeks ago


Decatur, Illinois, United States GeorgiaGov Full time

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking a Mental Health Counselor/AMH for the Central Unit at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta.

Job Summary:

As a Mental Health Counselor/AMH, you will work with multi-disciplinary treatment teams in an acute inpatient setting with adults, often from underserved communities with severe mental illness, histories of trauma, impulse control problems, and interpersonal issues.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement behavioral interventions under supervision of a psychologist
  • Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and record reviews to inform treatment
  • Review critical incidents and conduct a behavioral analysis (environmental factors, triggers, precursor behaviors, and reinforcing elements)
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
  • Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them work toward recovery through coping and stress management skills
  • 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
  • Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment

Requirements:

A Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR a 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.

Sample Technical Competencies:

  • Ability to develop and implement effective behavioral interventions
  • Ability to conduct classes and/or group interventions in the recovery model
  • Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment goals and interventions
  • Ability to effectively communicate clinical information in a multi-disciplinary environment

Background Check: State law requires a national and state background check as a condition of employment.


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