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Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice


OVERVIEW

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is a multi-faceted agency, led by Commissioner Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb, that serves the state’s justice-involved youth up to age 21. More than 3,400 DJJ employees work diligently to effect justice and shape the young lives in the agency’s care, so they can become contributing members of society. DJJ provides medical and mental health treatment, as well as specialized programs designed to equip the youth with the social, intellectual, and emotional tools they will need as adults. As Georgia’s 181st school district, DJJ offers youth the opportunity to earn a high school diploma from an educational system accredited by AdvancED.
OUR MISSION AND VISION

Mission: The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) transforms young lives by providing evidence-based rehabilitative treatment services and supervision, strengthening the well-being of youth and families, and fostering safe communities.

Vision: Offer youth hope and change- DJJ will lead the nation in preparing young people in its care to develop and sustain productive lives.



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Behavioral Health Counselor 3 - AMH Treatment Team

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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

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.

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