Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is dedicated to providing those we serve with quality innovative behavioral healthcare in a recovery-based environment. CSB of Middle Georgia is recognized as a state leader in comprehensive behavioral healthcare providing integrated cost-effective services. CSB of Middle Georgia is located in Dublin, Georgia, and the agency currently serves residents of Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties in Georgia; and in our Ogeechee Behavioral Health Division, serving residents of Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, and Screven counties in Georgia. We value Quality, Professionalism, Person-Centered, Recovery, Teamwork, Improvement, Accountability, Management of Practicing Information, Wellness, and Financial Stability.

LOCATION : Eastman, GA

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia's Eastman Outpatient Clinic is seeking a qualified individual to serve as our next Counselor. The selected candidate will be responsible for handling intake assessments related to delivery of mental health care to assigned clients at the designated site and will provide resources to patients for their individual needs. The selected candidate must also possess a strong knowledge of the common diagnosis and treatment for adults with mental health diagnosis and possess the skills necessary to facilitate positive change in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities of the Counselor :

• Under direct supervision and ongoing administrative oversight, provides counseling to clients and families as appropriate to the position using evidenced-based interventions as needed and appropriate per diagnosis and session content
• Prepares treatment plans, biopsychosocial, discharge plans, required screenings and assessments, per governing and regulatory bodies, and follow-up care programs
• Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required
• Collects data about patients through interview, case history, and / or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists
• Provides casework management of a specialized caseload, as appropriate to the individual position's requirements; performs research and case assessments; prepares individualized studies for admission, placement, and / or discharge, as applicable
• Provides and / or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems
• Follows up to determine reliability and validity of treatment used; makes recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery
• Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient / client records, rights, and responsibilities
• Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and / or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required
• Other duties as assigned

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Benefits of Working with CSB of Middle GA :

As a member of our team, you will enjoy our total rewards package to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including :

At this time, CSB of Middle Georgia will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

40 Hour Work Week

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm