Impactful Corrections Behavioral Health Counselor

Georgia Department of Corrections; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Corrections seeks a Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2 for an unclassified, on-site role in Georgia. The candidate will provide behavioral health counseling services in a corrections setting, leveraging a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience to support inmate rehabilitation and mental health initiatives.

Entry salary begins at $42,434.41 with a maximum pay grade of $56,872.73, reflecting Georgia state pay scales.

Qualifications

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

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Georgia Department of Corrections seeks a Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2 for an unclassified, on-site role in Georgia. The candidate will provide behavioral health counseling services in a corrections setting, leveraging a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience to support inmate rehabilitation and mental health initiatives.

Entry salary begins at $42,434.41 with a maximum pay grade of $56,872.73, reflecting Georgia state pay scales.