Behavioral Health Counselor - GRHS, Savannah, GA

State of Georgia; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor for GRHS in Savannah to work with an inpatient multidisciplinary team assisting adults with severe mental illness, trauma history, and substance use disorders. You will help develop and implement strength-based treatment plans for patients and support recovery goals.

You will regularly review patient progress and enroll patients in psychosocial interventions, while reviewing critical incidents to ensure safe and enhanced patient care

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or a related field with four years of related experience; or Bachelor's degree with four (4) years of related experience; some positions may require certification or licensure.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Develop and implement strength-based treatment plans for patients.
• Regularly review and update treatment plans to reflect progress.
• Enroll patients in psychosocial interventions to meet treatment and recovery needs.
• Review critical incident reports to assess safety and interventions for patients.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's degree in counseling or related field

Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Behavioral Health Counselor - GRHS, Savannah, GAAgency:Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Requisition ID:JR0000006858Shift:Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:$57,207.28Job Description:n this role, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary treatment teams in an acute inpatient setting, serving adults with severe mental illness, trauma histories, impulse control issues, substance abuse issues, and interpersonal challenges.Your primary responsibilities will include facilitating a multidisciplinary treatment team, working with the treatment team to develop and implement strength-based treatment plans for the patients we serve, regularly reviewing and updating treatment plans to reflect patient progress toward their identified goals, enrolling patients in psychosocial interventions targeted to meet their treatment and recovery needs, and reviewing critical incident reports to assess the need for interventions for safety and an enhanced treatment experience for patients.Collaborative communication is an essential quality for this position.Qualifications - ExternalMaster's degree from an accredited college or university AND Four years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in related field AND Six years of related experience OR Two years of experience at the lower level Behavioral Hlth Counselor 3 (HCP102) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require certification or licensure.Minimum Qualifications: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.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.