Behavioral Health Counselor- Macon YDC- Macon GA

Georgia Department of Revenue; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Juvenile Justice in Georgia seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor for the Macon YDC. Under supervision, you will instruct or train clients and students with a focus on practical and workforce readiness in a structured program.

The role involves administering tests, developing behavior plans, evaluating client conditions, maintaining confidentiality, and recording progress toward treatment goals. Strong emphasis on documentation and staff training is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in 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 equivalent certification.
• Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency.
• THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
• THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.
• THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE
• ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

Responsibilities

• Assists with administration and scoring of tests
• Develop and implement behavior management plans as required by regulatory agencies
• 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
• Provides training to direct staff in implementing behavior modification techniques
• Trains to collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests

Job description

Job Title:

Behavioral Health Counselor- Macon YDC- Macon GA

Agency:

Department of Juvenile Justice

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003443

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$33,042.48

Job Description:

Under general supervision, instructs or trains clients and/or students in a specific area of assignment as part of a program that includes an organized agenda of practical and workforce readiness instruction.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with administration and scoring of tests
• Develop and implement behavior management plans as required by regulatory agencies
• 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
• Provides training to direct staff in implementing behavior modification techniques
• Trains to collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests

Entry Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in 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 equivalent certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Under general supervision, performs billing functions or claims processing, balances receipts or records, collects payments, records or posts financial and accounting data and compiles/maintains related documents. Reviews claims, billing, payroll, or similar data for accuracy. Make routine determinations regarding payments or claims, advises customers pf payment status and provides related clerical support to assigned unit or function.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in 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 equivalent certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The 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.