Substance Use Counselor (Substance Use Outpatient Program)

Highland Rivers Health; Cedartown (GA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

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Health Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer matching

4 weeks Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

1 personal day

NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying in

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Highland Rivers Behavioral Health in Cedartown, GA is seeking compassionate staff to deliver substance use treatment and counseling services. You will help individuals achieve recovery through evidence-based group and individual sessions, psychoeducation, and collaborative care planning.

The role requires documenting assessments, maintaining treatment plans, and participating in clinical team meetings to support client progress.

Mansioni

• Conduct group and individual counseling per program licensure guidelines.
• Complete Service Plans and supporting assessments with proper documentation.
• Maintain caseload and ensure compliance with treatment plans and policies.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and coordinate referrals.

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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.