What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional- Behavior Aide position at Still Waters Professional Counseling?
This a community-based counseling position in Augusta, GA. We service Burke, Columbia, McDuffie, Richmond, and surrounding counties.
Reports to: Team Leader
Organizational Background
Still Waters Professional Counseling Services in Augusta, GA, provides in-home and in-office mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of mental health services to individuals and families in need of counseling, crisis intervention, and prevention in the most appropriate, educational, and accessible manner.
Position Purpose
Paraprofessionals will emphasis on behavior modification and skill-building. They will work with adults and children to promote optimum mental health. May help adults deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; and children with suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete all documentation based on clinical experience and knowledge
- Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests
- Perform drug screenings for clients if needed.
- Evaluate clients physical or mental condition based on review of client information
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
- Work a minimum of 25 billable hours per week. Billable hours are the face to face time with the client.
- Complete documentation within 72 hours of providing services
Working Days / Hours of work
- Must meet with team leader weekly.
- Counselor makes own schedule based on the availability of the client’s served and their needs.
Education Requirements:
REQUIREMENT- Bachelor's Degree in:
- Human Services
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Social Work
Bachelors level applicants who are currently in an internship or have already completed an internship as part of a Master's program meet qualifications to apply.
Internship opportunities for Bachelor and Masters degree level clinicians are available. Please email resume and interest to HR@stillcorp.com.
- Additional trainings may be added throughout the duration of employment. Trainings will not count towards billable hours.
Benefits:
- Full-time employees are offered the following benefits after successful completion of a 90 day probationary period: Medical, Dental, Vision, PEP Time, Life insurance, and 401k. You will receive information regarding enrollment prior to the completion of 60 days, if full-time employment.
Work Location:
- Multiple locations
- Work Remotely- Home-based, community based mental health
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Internship
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Free Basic Life insurance up to $25,000
- Paid Time Off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- 401k Matching
Medical specialties:
- Psychology
- Social Work
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 60% (Preferred)
Work Location: Community- based, in-home behavior aide
Salary : $25,000
