Behavioral Health Counselor, L2 - Augusta

State of Georgia; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A state agency in Georgia is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor to provide counseling services aimed at behavior modification and mental health improvement. This role involves working closely with clients in individual and group settings to ensure optimal recovery and independence, while maintaining confidentiality and evaluating treatment progress. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant Master's or Bachelor's degree with experience in mental health counseling.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree required.
• Applicable licensure or certification is necessary.
• Two years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel individuals/groups to promote mental health.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Monitor and evaluate client progress.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Behavior Modification

Client Advocacy

Treatment Planning

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree in a related field + 2 years of experience

Job description

• Under general supervision, counsel with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification.
• Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health and manage issues with family, parenting and marriage problems, suicide, stress management, problems with self-esteem, and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health.
• Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to promote recovery and increase independence.
• Act as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Collect information about clients through interviews, observations, and assessments.
• 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.
• 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.

Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; or Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year experience at the lower-level Behavioral Health Councelor 1, Licensed (HCP220).

NOTE: All positions require applicable licensure or certification.

Additional Information

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• Requisition ID: HEA0A3Q
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $61,273.00
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Jul 10, 2025