Substance Use Counselor (Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Hartmann Center)

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!Highland Rivers Behavioral Health 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.

Hartmann is a residential treatment program for adolescents with substance use issues and/or co-occurring disorders.

At the Hartmann Center, 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.DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:


* 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.

Benefits:


* • Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA


* • Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.


* • Retirement Plan with employer matching


* • 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service


* • 10 paid holidays


* • 1 personal day


* • Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness


* • NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.


* • Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.