What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Counselor position at River Edge Behavioral Health?
APEX Program, Counselor - Baldwin or Jones County
About River Edge Behavioral Health
Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments, and support as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The full continuum of River Edge Behavioral Health services provides state-of-the-art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families, and adults annually, who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, or developmental disabilities.
River Edge is seeking several counselors and a team leads clinicians to offer services within local schools via the Georgia APEX Program.
If you are our next APEX Program Counselor, please use this link to complete the online application www.river-edge.org
If you are our next APEX Program Counselor, please use this link to complete the online application www.river-edge.org
Location/Schedule: Based out of our offices located at 175 Emery Hwy, Macon GA 31217 but providing services in various locations in local schools; Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 pm.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Providing individual and family therapy both in and out of the clinic to youth (and family) primarily in schools with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.
- Complete assessments, treatment planning, and authorizations for services to be provided.
Minimum Training & Experience:
- Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, marriage & family counseling, or rehab counseling, and eligibility to be licensed (LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LAMFT, or LMFT) AND Two years of supervised experience in social services delivery.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate or Full clinical license preferred. (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
- Must have a clean driving record and be willing to use your personal vehicle to travel to schools within the surrounding counties.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
Additional Information:
The Application Process:
All qualified applicants will be considered.
This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.
All qualified applicants will be considered.
This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.
Diversity and Inclusion:
River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic makeup, disability, age, or veteran status.
Drug-Free Workplace:
River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.
