Behavioral Hlth Counselor 3

7 days ago

Decatur, GA, United States State of Georgia Full time

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking candidates for the position of Behavioral Health Counselor on the Forensics Treatment Team at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA.

Salary $57,207.28

Job Description:

Counsel with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health. May serve as team leader and/or supervise lower level staff.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision

• Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas

• 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

• May supervise professional staff and/or support level staff

• 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.

Sample Technical Competencies:

1.Ability to communicate confidentiality policies

2.Ability to assemble test materials and makes appropriate arrangements for a test site

3.Ability to clearly explain test procedures to consumers

4.Ability to provide helpful input into determining appropriate tests for consumers

5.Ability to administer tests promptly and according to specific directions

6.Ability to develop and implement treatment/case plans

7.Ability to stand in as supervisor in his/her absence.

Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if we need clarification or additional information. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency.

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

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

Bachelor's degree in in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university in a related field and four (4) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2 (HCP101) or position equivalent.Note: Some positions may require certification or licensure.

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