Behavioral Health Counselor- Macon YDC- Macon GA
Georgia Department of Revenue•Macon, GA
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Counselor works under general supervision to instruct or train clients and/or students in an assigned area as part of a program that includes an organized agenda of practical and workforce-readiness instruction. The role evaluates client conditions, supports treatment and behavior-management plans, tracks progress, maintains confidential treatment records, and provides staff training in behavior-modification techniques.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in counseling or 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist with administration and scoring of tests.
- Develop and implement behavior-management plans as required by regulatory agencies.
- Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on a review of client information.
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client treatment.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals in treatment and care plans.
- Prepare and maintain required treatment records and reports.
- Train direct staff to implement behavior-modification techniques.
- Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package
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Job Type
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