Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2 Job Opening
Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2
State of Georgia
• Decatur, Georgia
Category: Counselor
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking candidates for the position of Behavioral Health Counselor on the Forensics Units.
Job Grade: H
Job Description:
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 and/or supervise lower level staff.
Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:
Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision
Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas
Act 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
Sample Technical Competencies:
Ability to communicate confidentiality policies
Ability to assemble test materials and makes appropriate arrangements for a test site
Ability to clearly explain test procedures to consumers
Ability to provide helpful input into determining appropriate tests for consumers
Ability to administer tests promptly and according to specific directions
Ability to develop and implement treatment/case plans
Ability to stand in as supervisor in his/her absence
Qualifications:
Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience OR One year of experience at the lower level Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1 (HCP100) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require certification or licensure.
Preferred Qualifications - External:
Master’s degree in clinical/counseling psychology or related field. Experience working in an inpatient setting with the SMI population. Experience facilitating groups, a working on an interdisciplinary team.
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