What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Counselor (Certified) position at Highland Rivers Community Service Board?
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.
Job Summary: Highland Rivers Behavioral Health helps individuals learn how to manage life issues and day-to- day living without the use of mood- or mind-altering substances or drugs. Program services promote recovery, self-sufficiency, development of support networks and other important life skills to enhance mental health and reduce the risk of needing inpatient treatment.
Are you ready to make a Difference?
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Helping Field
- CACII, CADCII, NCAC, MAC, or APC, LMSW, AMFT, LPC, LMFT, LCSW
- 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.
