Substance Use Counselor (Substance Use Outpatient Program)

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health; Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health in Georgia seeks qualified clinicians to deliver substance use and mental health services. You will conduct individual and group counseling, follow program licensure guidelines, develop service plans, maintain caseloads, and collaborate with a clinical team to support recovery.

HRBH offers health insurance, flexible benefits, retirement, 4 weeks PTO, holidays, a personal day, and loan forgiveness programs to eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant counseling training and experience.
• Experience with adults with substance use disorders or mental illness preferred.
• Familiarity with treatment planning and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group and individual counseling per program licensure.
• Follow the Program Plan guidelines.
• Complete service plans and assessments including documentation.
• Maintain caseload and ensure documentation complies with treatment plans.
• Make follow-up calls and participate in team meetings.
• Perform monthly plan reviews and discharge/transition as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling skills

Group therapy

Psychoeducation

Case management

Documentation

Tools

EHR systems

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?

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.

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.