What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Counselor (Medical Services Unit) position at New Horizons Behavioral Health?
Job Type: Full-Time
Program: Medical Services Unit
Location: Muscogee County
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Open to: All qualified applicants.
Job Description: Under general to limited supervision, performs social services functions at an advanced level to individuals and their families. Performs psychosocial assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning. Provides counseling therapy to clients requiring complex intervention. Performs commitment determinations and/or executes orders of involuntary commitments.
Minimum Qualifications: You MUST have a Master's degree in social work or counseling, and you MUST be license-eligible. If you are already licensed (LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT), you MUST be licensed in the state of Georgia.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in working with individuals with mental disorders and/or addictive diseases are preferred.
- Unlicensed- $45,000 per year
- Associate License- $49,000 per year
- Fully licensed- $53,000 per year
The applicant may be subjected to a Fingerprint Based Background Check of the Georgia and Federal Criminal History Record Databases.
New Horizons Behavioral Health does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its program or activities. An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodations should contact this office.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. We are also unable to contact applicants who are not selected for a position. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by Human Resources to continue the hiring process.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- If you are already licensed as a counselor or social worker, do you have a valid LPC, LAPC, LCSW or LMSW in the state of GA, and can provide proof?
- Are you aware that you MUST have a Masters degree in Social Work or Counseling, and if it's in any other area of study, you may not be considered?
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $53,000
