- Act as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
- Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests
- Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
- 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 according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
- Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports
- This posting is subject to close once a suitable candidate has been selected.
- No applicant information will be accepted by email. Please apply on only.
- Due to the large volume of applications received by this office, only applicants selected for interview will be notified for final applicant selection.
- Agency Logo: Requisition ID: HEA097C
- Number of Openings: 1
- Advertised Salary: $43,749.00
- Shift: Day Job
- Internal Contact Name: Deborah Powell
- Internal Contact Email:
- Posting End Date: Apr 9, 2024
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Description
Salary:
$43, Non-Credentialed)
$45, Credentialed)
Hiring Incentives: 5% increase at 12 month anniversary and 5% upon initial credentialing (i.e.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC/CAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or comparable credential; DCS offers internal clinical supervision and continuing education credits to pursue certification through the Alcohol & Drug Certification Board of GA (ADACBGA) and free CEUs for credentialed staff.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of experience providing individual and/or group counseling services to clients identified to have substance abuse and/or cognitive
needs; Credentialing (i.e. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC/CAC), Licensed Clinical
Social Worker (LCSW), or comparable credential).
PLEASE NOTE:
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification.
