Behavioral Health Counselor 3 - AMH Treatment Team
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- Healthcare
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- Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD
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- 5 days ago Post Date
Work hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Under broad supervision, counsel with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification.
- Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health.
- May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse, family, parenting and marital problems, suicide, stress management, problems with self-esteem and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health. May serve as team leader.
- Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision. Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas. A
- ct as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
- Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life. Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
- Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information. Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment.
- May supervise professional staff and/or support level staff.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports
Bachelor's degree in in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university in a related field and four (4) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2 (HCP101) or position equivalent.
Note: Some positions may require certification or licensure.