Substance Use Counselor (Substance Use Outpatient Program)

Entertimeonline; Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance through GA SHBP

Flexible benefits (dental, vision, etc

Retirement plan with employer matching

4 weeks paid time off

10 holidays

Personal day

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health (HRBH) seeks a licensed/certified counselor to join its substance use programs in Georgia. The role involves delivering individual and group counseling, psychoeducation, and family counseling to support recovery and daily living without substances.

Responsibilities include developing service plans, documenting progress, and adhering to licensure guidelines. A bachelor’s degree and Georgia CADC certification or licensure are required; bilingual English/Spanish is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Human Services, Criminology, or related field.
• Active Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Certificate (Georgia CADC/CADCII/CACII/MAC) or active Georgia licensure (LAPC/LPC/LMSW/LCSW/LMFT).
• Criminal background check clearance, transcripts, valid driver’s license, drug screen, TB test, and eligible 7-year MVR.
• 1 year experience in Mental Health or substance use disorder field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct groups and individual counseling per licensure guidelines.
• Follow program plan and established guidelines.
• Complete service plans, assessments, UDS and required documentation.
• Maintain caseload with adherence to treatment plans and documentation standards.
• Participate in follow-up calls, referrals, and team meetings.
• Complete monthly treatment plan reviews and discharge planning.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Counseling skills

Documentation & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field

CADC Certification (Georgia)

Job description

• 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?

Job 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.

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