Substance Use Counselor (Su537251102bstance Use Outpatient Program)

Highland Rivers Health; Cedartown (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Public Holidays

Personal Day

Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health in Georgia seeks a qualified counselor to lead groups, provide individual counseling and psychoeducation according to DCH/HFR licensure standards.

You will maintain a caseload, follow treatment plans, and collaborate with the treatment team to support recovery and day-to-day functioning for clients.

Qualifications

• Provide group and individual counseling per DCH/HFR licensure requirements.
• Develop and update Service Plans and supporting assessments.
• Maintain documentation and ensure services align with each client’s treatment plan.

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 supporting assessments including UDS and documentation.
• Maintain caseload ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

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.