Substance Use Counselor (women's Outreach Program)

Rome, GA, US, United States

Job Description

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!







Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.




Are you ready to make a Difference?






Job Summary:

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health (HRBH) substance use programs promote recovery, self-sufficiency and help individuals learn how to manage life issues and day-to-day living without the use of mood or mind-altering substances or drugs. HRBH substance use services lead to a path of recovery by offering one-to-one, group, and family counseling. HRBH areas of expertise include best practice interventions on abstinence from illicit chemical use to address substance use and depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), poor impulse control, and negative patterns of thought and behavior that are counterproductive to living a healthy and fulfilled life.




Job Duties and Responsibilities:




Conduct groups, individual counseling and psychoeducation as delineated via program licensure by Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH)/Health Facility Regulation (HFR). Follow established guidelines in the Program Plan. Complete Service Plan Development's, and all other supporting assessments, including UDS, & documentation for individuals. Maintains a caseload of individuals ensuring compliance with policies and procedures re: documentation and services are being provided per and individual's treatment plan recommendations. Follow-up calls with referrals and participation in Treatment/consultation/clinical team meetings. Complete monthly Treatment Plan reviews and discharge/transition persons served, as clinically indicated. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:




Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc. Retirement Plan with employer matching 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service 10 paid holidays 1 personal day Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Minimum Qualifications

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Bachelors Degree in Helping Field CACI, CADCI, CACII, CADCII or MAC At least 1 year experience working in Mental Health or substance use disorder field Bilingual abilities a plus

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, age sex, religion, or disability.


Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD5961800
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Rome, GA, US, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned