Behavioral Hlth Counselor

Overview

💼 Community Supervision, Department of - DCS

📅 Post Date: 3 days ago

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? The Department of Community Supervision (DCS) provides team members with the opportunity to do just that. We are looking for dedicated Counselors to provide guidance and support to individuals under community supervision. If you have a heart for service and a talent for empowering others, this is your opportunity to be a part of a team that transforms lives and strengthens communities.

DCS is a nationally recognized leader in the field of community supervision. Our innovation and use of technology sets us apart. We are the largest law enforcement agency within the state of Georgia, with the responsibility of monitoring, coaching, and providing opportunities for successful outcomes for individuals under parole and probation supervision.

DCS offers up-to-date and specialized training and provides opportunities for growth within our agency. Our commitment to evidence-based practices is supported by our pursuit of next-practice innovations to improve the lives of those we serve.

Come join our team!

• Counsel with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification with individuals under supervision in the criminal justice system on probation or parole.
• Act as an advocate to coordinate identified services addressing employment, housing, basic adult education, cognitive restructuring, mental health, life skills, and substance use.
• Act as an advocate to resolve crises.
• Collect information about clients through assessments, interviews, observations, and random drug screening.
• Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them develop coping skills.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Complete mental health assessments as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record individual progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment plan.
• Prepare, document, and maintain all case notes, treatment records, and reports.
• Facilitate substance use and/or cognitive programming, based on the needs of each circuit. Non-traditional hours may be required to ensure program delivery. Travel may be required for training, court, and facilitating groups in other locations.
• Provide a consistent level of counseling and guidance to clients; educate the public, other agencies, vendors, and potential customers about rehabilitation services; and serve as a mentor to other counselors, new supervisors, and staff.

Bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Behavioral Health Counselor 2 or position equivalent.

Note:

Some positions may require certification or licensure.

• Organization
• Communication
• Teamwork

• Starting salary is $55,758.56 (Credentialed)
• $52,551.30 (Non-credentialed)

• 13 paid holidays
• Semi Monthly Annual/Sick Leave Accrual
• Work/Life Balance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Insurance Medical/Dental/Vision

Training and professional development opportunities

This posting is subject to close once a suitable candidate has been selected.

The Department of Community Supervision is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation during the application or screening processes by contacting the Office of Human Resources ources.gov.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you are an individual with a disability and require an alternative format of this job announcement or assistance during the selection process, you may contact the Office of Human Resources uest.gov.

Application note: To apply, please review the job posting on the DCS jobsite and formally apply via the provided link. Applicants who do not apply using the DCS link will NOT be considered.

Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field and four years of related experience; or one year of experience at the lower level Behavioral Health Counselor 2 or equivalent. Some positions may require certification or licensure.

• Requisition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: 52,551.30
• Shift: Day Job
• Internal Contact:
  Megan Gignilliat Turner

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