Substance Use Counselor (Substance Use Outpatient Program)

Highland Rivers Health in; Cedartown (GA); In loco; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health Insurance

Flexible Benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

NHSC loan forgiveness

Clinical supervision

Descrizione del lavoro

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health (HRBH) is seeking qualified counselors to join their substance use and mental health programs in Cedartown, GA. The role involves conducting groups, individual counseling, and psychoeducation under licensure guidelines.

You will maintain caseloads, develop service plans, complete assessments, and participate in clinical team meetings. A 4-week PTO, health benefits, retirement plan, holidays, and loan forgiveness options are available.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Human Services, Criminology or related field.
• Active CADC/CADC II/LAPC/LPC/LMSW/LCSW/Licensed as Georgia professional is required.
• Criminal background check clearance, official transcripts, valid driver’s license/ID, drug screen and TB test.
• 1 year experience in Mental Health or substance use disorder field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.

Mansioni

• Conduct groups and individual counseling and psychoeducation per program licensure.
• Follow established guidelines in the Program Plan and complete Service Plans and assessments (UDS, documentation).
• Maintain caseload in line with treatment plans and ensure proper documentation.
• Conduct follow-up calls with referrals and participate in team meetings.
• Complete monthly Treatment Plan reviews and discharge/transition as clinically indicated.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Health Insurance through GA SHBP and Flexible Benefits.
• Retirement plan with employer matching.
• 4 weeks paid time off with accrual by years of service.
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day.
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.
• Clinical supervision for licensure track.

Conoscenze

Bilingual English/Spanish

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in related field

Descrizione del lavoro

• Location 424 North Main Street,Cedartown, GA, 30125,United States
• Job Category Substance Use, Mental Health, Certified Counselor
• Industry Public and Community Healthcare
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

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.
• 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.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Human Services, Criminology, or a related field of study.
• Active Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Certificate from the State of Georgia – CADCI, CADCII, CACII, MAC and/or active license from the State of Georgia – LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT.
• Criminal background check clearance, official academic transcripts, valid driver’s license/ID, drug screen, TB test, and an eligible 7-year Motor Vehicle Report.
• 1 year experience working in the Mental Health or substance use disorder field.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

Summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, age sex, religion, or disability.

Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.

Additional Information

• Days Position Will Work Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri
• What shift will the Position work? 8 am - 5 pm