Behavioral Health Counselor 1- Atlanta YDC- College Park, Ga

State of Georgia; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in Georgia is seeking a qualified individual to assist in administering tests and developing behavior management plans. This role involves evaluating clients' conditions, maintaining treatment records, and providing staff training. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, and requires a Bachelor's degree in counseling or equivalent certification.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plans

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field required.
• Certification as addiction counselor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules consumers for testing and administers tests.
• Develops behavior management plans as required.
• Monitors and records client progress.

Skills

Behavior Management

Client Evaluation

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling

Certification as an addiction counselor

Job description

Job Summary:

Under supervision, schedules consumers for testing, assembles test materials, and administers tests. Develops and implements behavior management and/or skills acquisition plans.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Assists with administration and scoring of tests.
2. Develops and implements behavior management plans as required by regulatory agencies.
3. Evaluates clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information.
4. Maintains confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment.
5. Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals in the treatment and care plan.
6. Prepares and maintains all required treatment records and reports.
7. Provides training to staff in implementing behavior modification techniques.
8. Trains staff to collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university, or certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or an equivalent certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional qualifications may be added by the agency.

Benefits:

GA Department of Juvenile Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. The agency participates in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits.

Note: This is an internal and external job announcement. The position is unclassified. The selected applicant will be subject to reference and criminal background checks. Please include all relevant job information on your application. All applications will be prescreened.

Equal Employment Opportunity: DJJ is an equal employment opportunity employer.