Behavioral Hlth Counselor
🔍 Georgia - Tift - Tifton
To apply, please visit the DCS jobsite link below to review the job posting and formally apply:
https://dcsga.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a296zwvnxtlx/aa0
Applicants who do not apply using the DCS link will NOT be considered.
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.
Come join our team!
Responsibilities/Duties:
- 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 crises.
Collect information about clients through assessments, interviews, observations, and random drug screening.
- Counsels clients in individual and group sessions to help them develop coping skills.
- Develop and implement treatment plans
- Complete mental health assessments as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to 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, and facilitating groups in other assigned locations.
- Provides a consistent level of counseling and guidance to clients; provides information to educate the public, other agencies, vendors, and potential customers about rehabilitation services; and serves as a mentor to other counselors, new supervisors, and staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of experience providing individual and/or group counseling services to individuals under supervision in the criminal justice system on probation or parole identified to have substance abuse and/or cognitive needs; Credentialing (i.e., Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC/CAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or comparable credential).
Soft Skills
- Organization
- Communication
Teamwork
Salary/Benefits:
- Starting salary is $55,758.56 (Credentialed)
$52,551.30 (Non-credentialed)
Other Benefits:
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Semi-Monthly Annual/Sick Leave Accrual
- Work/Life Balance
- Employee Wellness Program
Insurance Medical/Dental/Vision
INCENTIVES:
- Training and professional development opportunities
PLEASE NOTE:
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 announcements 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.
