Behavioral Health Counselor 1
Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Tifton, GA, United States
Community Supervision, Department of - DCS
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives?
The Department of Community Supervision (DCS) provides team members with the opportunity to do just that! We are looking for dedicated Counselors to provide guidance and support to individuals under community supervision. If you have a heart for service and a talent for empowering others, this is your opportunity to be a part of a team that transforms lives and strengthens communities.
Responsibilities
Counsel with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification with individuals under supervision in the criminal justice system on probation or parole.
Act as an advocate to coordinate identified services addressing employment, housing, basic adult education, cognitive restructuring, mental health, life skills, and substance use.
Act as an advocate to resolve crisis situations.
Collect information about individuals under supervision through assessments, interviews, observations, and random drug screening.
Counsel individuals under supervision in individual and group sessions to help develop coping skills and recover from dependencies.
Develop and implement treatment plans.
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to the client's treatment.
Monitor, evaluate, and record individual progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment plan.
Prepare, document, and maintain all case notes, treatment records, and reports.
Facilitate substance use and/or cognitive programming, based on the needs of each circuit. Non-traditional hours may be required to ensure program delivery. Travel may also be required for training, court, as well as to facilitate groups in other assigned locations.
If not certified upon hire, counselors must work towards obtaining certification (costs provided by DCS) by completing education hours and clinical supervision hours as set forth by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia (ADACBGA).
Preferred Qualifications
One year of experience providing individual and/or group counseling services to clients identified to have substance abuse needs. Experience in facilitating Cognitive Behavior therapy classes.
Certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification.
Credentialing (i.e. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC/CAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or comparable credential).
Starting salary is $45,498.96 (Non-Credentialed) and $47,773.91 (Credentialed).
Other Benefits
13 Paid Holidays
Semi-Monthly Annual/Sick Leave Accrual
Work/Life Balance
Employee Wellness Program
Insurance Medical/Dental/Vision
Training and professional development opportunities
Incentives
5% increase at 12-month anniversary and 5% upon initial credentialing (i.e., Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC/CAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or comparable credential).
Internal clinical supervision and continuing education credits to pursue certification through the Alcohol & Drug Certification Board of GA (ADACBGA) and CEUs at no cost for credentialed staff.
This posting is subject to close once a suitable candidate has been selected.
Education
Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university, or certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Department of Community Supervision is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other related statuses, protected by applicable state and federal statutes. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application or screening processes by contacting the Office of Human Resources at human.resources@dcs.ga.gov. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you are an individual with a disability and wish to acquire this job announcement in an alternative format, or if you require assistance or other reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the selection process, you may contact the Office of Human Resources at ada.request@dcs.ga.gov.
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Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives?
The Department of Community Supervision (DCS) provides team members with the opportunity to do just that! We are looking for dedicated Counselors to provide guidance and support to individuals under community supervision. If you have a heart for service and a talent for empowering others, this is your opportunity to be a part of a team that transforms lives and strengthens communities.
Responsibilities
Counsel with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification with individuals under supervision in the criminal justice system on probation or parole.
Act as an advocate to coordinate identified services addressing employment, housing, basic adult education, cognitive restructuring, mental health, life skills, and substance use.
Act as an advocate to resolve crisis situations.
Collect information about individuals under supervision through assessments, interviews, observations, and random drug screening.
Counsel individuals under supervision in individual and group sessions to help develop coping skills and recover from dependencies.
Develop and implement treatment plans.
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to the client's treatment.
Monitor, evaluate, and record individual progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment plan.
Prepare, document, and maintain all case notes, treatment records, and reports.
Facilitate substance use and/or cognitive programming, based on the needs of each circuit. Non-traditional hours may be required to ensure program delivery. Travel may also be required for training, court, as well as to facilitate groups in other assigned locations.
If not certified upon hire, counselors must work towards obtaining certification (costs provided by DCS) by completing education hours and clinical supervision hours as set forth by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia (ADACBGA).
Preferred Qualifications
One year of experience providing individual and/or group counseling services to clients identified to have substance abuse needs. Experience in facilitating Cognitive Behavior therapy classes.
Certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification.
Credentialing (i.e. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC/CAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or comparable credential).
Starting salary is $45,498.96 (Non-Credentialed) and $47,773.91 (Credentialed).
Other Benefits
13 Paid Holidays
Semi-Monthly Annual/Sick Leave Accrual
Work/Life Balance
Employee Wellness Program
Insurance Medical/Dental/Vision
Training and professional development opportunities
Incentives
5% increase at 12-month anniversary and 5% upon initial credentialing (i.e., Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC/CAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or comparable credential).
Internal clinical supervision and continuing education credits to pursue certification through the Alcohol & Drug Certification Board of GA (ADACBGA) and CEUs at no cost for credentialed staff.
This posting is subject to close once a suitable candidate has been selected.
Education
Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university, or certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Department of Community Supervision is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other related statuses, protected by applicable state and federal statutes. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application or screening processes by contacting the Office of Human Resources at human.resources@dcs.ga.gov. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you are an individual with a disability and wish to acquire this job announcement in an alternative format, or if you require assistance or other reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the selection process, you may contact the Office of Human Resources at ada.request@dcs.ga.gov.
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