COUNSELOR (PART-TIME)

Claytoncountyga; Georgia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Clayton County Behavioral Health & Veteran’s Treatment Court in Jonesboro, GA is seeking a Part-Time Counselor to deliver evidence-based curriculums in group therapy and support participants through the Accountability Court program.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years in criminal justice or mental health settings; experience with Thinking for a Change, CBI-SA or MRT is a plus. 20 hours per week, days and evenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the stated fields; Mental Health and/or Substance Use Counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate evidence-based curriculums in group therapy settings.
• Deliver curriculums such as Seeking Safety, CBI-SA, MRT, Thinking for a Change and DBT Skills.
• Monitor participants' progress with Lead Counselor.
• Attend weekly treatment staffings and court hearings.
• Maintain documentation for participants.
• Place participant notes in Connexis within 72 hours.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies.
• Participate in Accountability Court trainings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Listening

Written communication

Empathy

Rapport building

Conflict resolution

Time management

Basic computer skills

Cultural sensitivity

Group facilitation

Screening/treatment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Clayton County Behavioral Health & Veteran’s Treatment Court

Salary: 31,200.00

Job title: Part-Time Counselor

Work Location: Jonesboro, GA

Agency: Superior Court / Clayton County Behavioral Health Accountability and Veteran’s Treatment Court

Contract (20 hours per week) – grant funded, non-benefit. Salary: 31,200.00 Monday through Friday (days & evenings)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Part time Counselor will facilitate evidence-based curriculums in group therapy settings.


• Facilitate evidence-based curriculums including, but not limited to: Seeking Safety, CBI-SA, MRT, Thinking for a Change and DBT Skills.


• Work with Lead Counselor to monitor participants’ progress throughout the program.


• Attend weekly treatment staffings and court hearings for Behavioral Health and Veteran’s Treatment Court.


• Maintain all supporting documentation for Behavioral Health and Veteran’s Treatment Court participants.


• Ensure that all participant notes are placed in Connexis (case management database) within 72 hours.


• Maintain confidentiality regarding all participants, conversations and referrals.


• Maintain compliance with all department/program policies and procedures.


• Participate in required Accountability Court Trainings.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Qualification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Criminal Justice or related field. Mental Health and/or Substance Use Counseling preferred. A minimum of two years of experience working within the criminal justice system, mental health counseling or related field, direct experience working within an accountability court model, and experience with delivering evidence-based practices. Preference will be given to those who are certified in Thinking for a Change, CBI-SA (University of Cincinnati), and/or MRT.

Skill Requirements:

• Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.


• The ability to show genuine empathy, positive regard and develop client-counselor rapport and trust.


• Effective conflict resolution and negotiations skills


• Effective stress and time-management skills


• Basic computer proficiency (MS Word, MS Outlook, Internet, etc.)


• Sound work ethics, fairness and cultural sensitivity


• Group facilitation skills.


• Ability to screen and treat mental health and substance use disorders.