Outpatient Substance Use Counselor: Transforming Lives

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health; Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health in Georgia seeks qualified clinicians to deliver substance use and mental health services. You will conduct individual and group counseling, follow program licensure guidelines, develop service plans, maintain caseloads, and collaborate with a clinical team to support recovery.

HRBH offers health insurance, flexible benefits, retirement, 4 weeks PTO, holidays, a personal day, and loan forgiveness programs to eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant counseling training and experience.
• Experience with adults with substance use disorders or mental illness preferred.
• Familiarity with treatment planning and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group and individual counseling per program licensure.
• Follow the Program Plan guidelines.
• Complete service plans and assessments including documentation.
• Maintain caseload and ensure documentation complies with treatment plans.
• Make follow-up calls and participate in team meetings.
• Perform monthly plan reviews and discharge/transition as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling skills

Group therapy

Psychoeducation

Case management

Documentation

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health in Georgia seeks qualified clinicians to deliver substance use and mental health services. You will conduct individual and group counseling, follow program licensure guidelines, develop service plans, maintain caseloads, and collaborate with a clinical team to support recovery.

HRBH offers health insurance, flexible benefits, retirement, 4 weeks PTO, holidays, a personal day, and loan forgiveness programs to eligible staff.