Substance Use Counselor (Su537251102bstance Use Outpatient Program)

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health; Cedartown (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Benefits

Retirement Plan

PTO 4 weeks

Holidays

Personal day

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

NHSC loan forgiveness

Clinical supervision for licensure

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health in Cedartown, GA seeks qualified mental health professionals to deliver counseling services within licensed substance use and behavioral health programs.

You will conduct group and individual sessions, follow program plans, develop service plans, complete assessments (including UDS) and maintain a caseload per treatment plans and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience providing individual, group, and family counseling per program licensure.
• Follow established guidelines in the Program Plan.
• Complete service plan developments and assessments, including UDS and documentation.
• Maintain caseload and ensure policies and treatment plans are followed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct groups, individual counseling and psychoeducation as delineated via program licensure by Georgia DCH/HFR.
• Follow established guidelines in the Program Plan.
• Complete Service Plan Developments, and all other supporting assessments, including UDS, & documentation for individuals.
• Maintains a caseload of individuals ensuring compliance with policies and procedures re: documentation and services are being provided per and individual's treatment plan recommendations.
• Follow-up calls with referrals and participation in Treatment/consultation/clinical team meetings.
• Complete monthly Treatment Plan reviews and discharge/transition persons served, as clinically indicated.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Psychoeducation

Group therapy

Documentation

Treatment planning

Job description

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!

Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

Are you ready to make a Difference?

Program Summary:

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health (HRBH) substance use programs promote recovery, self-sufficiency and help individuals learn how to manage life issues and day-to-day living without the use of mood or mind-altering substances or drugs. HRBH substance use services lead to a path of recovery by offering one-to-one, group, and family counseling. HRBH areas of expertise include best practice interventions on abstinence from illicit chemical use to address substance use and depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), poor impulse control, and negative patterns of thought and behavior that are counterproductive to living a healthy and fulfilled life.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct groups, individual counseling and psychoeducation as delineated via program licensure by Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH)/Health Facility Regulation (HFR).
• Follow established guidelines in the Program Plan.
• Complete Service Plan Development's, and all other supporting assessments, including UDS, & documentation for individuals.
• Maintains a caseload of individuals ensuring compliance with policies and procedures re: documentation and services are being provided per and individual's treatment plan recommendations.
• Follow-up calls with referrals and participation in Treatment/consultation/clinical team meetings.
• Complete monthly Treatment Plan reviews and discharge/transition persons served, as clinically indicated.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA
• Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.
• Retirement Plan with employer matching
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service
• 10 paid holidays
• 1 personal day
• Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.
• Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.