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Behavioral Health Counselor 1- Atlanta YDC- College Park, Ga

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Juvenile Justice, Georgia Department of - DJJ

Job Summary:

Under supervision, schedules consumers for testing, assembles test materials and administer tests. Develops and implements behavior management and/or skills acquisition plans.

 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Assists with administration and scoring of tests

Develop and implement behavior management plans as required by regulatory agencies Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment

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

Provides training to direct staff in implementing behavior modification techniques

Trains to collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in 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.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency.

 

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

 

 

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

 

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bachelor's degree in 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.

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