Substance Use Counselor (Substance Use Outpatient Program)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance through GA plan

Flexible Benefits

Retirement Plan with employer matching

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking qualified staff to advance recovery and self-sufficiency through counseling. Our programs provide one-to-one, group, and family sessions and address mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and related challenges.

This role involves conducting groups and individual counseling, completing assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating with clinical teams to support people in their recovery journey at our Georgia facility.

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 Developments, 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 an 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.

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
• Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness