Mental Health​/Substance Abuse Counselor

Description

Positive Impact Health Centers (PIHC) is a community leader in providing HIV prevention, care and treatment services. The PIHC model of care assures that persons with HIV have access to medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health and social services, providing the best opportunity for patients to achieve high-quality health outcomes.

Mental Health Counselor is a fully licensed fulltime staff member responsible for providing mental health and substance abuse services for PIHC clients.

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position description.

• Provide culturally competent individual and group counseling sessions in accordance with licensure/certification level.
• Conduct client consultations, psychosocial intakes, diagnostic interviews, and behavioral health screenings.
• Master’s level staff will submit documentation for review/signature by a fully licensed supervisor.
• Collaborate with psychiatry, HIV medical clinic, prevention, and client services teams to ensure integrated care.
• Deliver services primarily at one PIHC office, with flexibility to substitute at other locations as needed.
• Conduct random urine drug screens for clients enrolled in the outpatient recovery program (as applicable).
• Prepare and manage referrals to internal and external community resources.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Uphold state and agency confidentiality standards and ethical guidelines.
• Provide necessary information and documentation to the Utilization Review Specialist to support client care and coverage needs.

• Participate in regular clinical supervision and team meetings.
• Engage in continuing education and training to maintain licensure and stay current with best practices.
• Contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in outreach activities to engage potential clients and promote emotional wellness and recovery services.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to graduate‑level clinical interns, as assigned.
• Support agency events and community engagement efforts related to wellness and recovery.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a social services or mental health setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or a related field
• Fully licensed or license‑eligible in Georgia

One year experience in social services or mental health agency and/or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licensure required: LPC, APC, LCSW, LMSW, Licensed Psychologist, LMFT; fully licensed preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or operate computers, objects, tools, or…