Corrections Behavioral Health Counselor

Georgia Department of Corrections; Wrightsville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Corrections in Wrightsville, GA seeks a Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2 to assess and support inmates' mental health needs, provide individual and group counseling, and coordinate care with healthcare teams within the facility.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field and at least two years of related experience, with eligibility for higher pay under the HCP101 pay grade.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of jobrelated experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1 (HCP100) or position equivalent.

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field

Two years of job-related experience

Experience at Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1 or position equivalent

Job description

Georgia Department of Corrections in Wrightsville, GA seeks a Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2 to assess and support inmates' mental health needs, provide individual and group counseling, and coordinate care with healthcare teams within the facility.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field and at least two years of related experience, with eligibility for higher pay under the HCP101 pay grade.