Group Leader, Jail-Based Behavioral Health & Recovery

River Edge; Macon, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Short and long-term disability

11 Paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA seeks a full-time Group Leader for the Judiciary In-reach Program. The incumbent will meet detainees in a jail setting to conduct group sessions focused on mental health and substance use treatment, coordinating with Bibb County Sheriff's Office to refer clients to care.

Under supervision of the Program Manager, duties include facilitating recovery goals, collaborating with case managers, and documenting progress and outcomes for rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social services related disciplines (Social work, sociology, psychology). (preferred)
• Previous experience working in a behavioral health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist detainees in articulating personal goals for recovery through group sessions.
• Assist detainees in working with their case manager to determine steps toward recovery.
• Generate recovery reviews and performance documents to track rehabilitation.
• Observe behavior and discuss observations with clients.
• Report unusual behavior, conflicts, or recovery deviations to relevant professionals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services related disciplines

Job description

River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA seeks a full-time Group Leader for the Judiciary In-reach Program. The incumbent will meet detainees in a jail setting to conduct group sessions focused on mental health and substance use treatment, coordinating with Bibb County Sheriff's Office to refer clients to care.

Under supervision of the Program Manager, duties include facilitating recovery goals, collaborating with case managers, and documenting progress and outcomes for rehabilitation.