Behavioral Health Counselor - GRHS, Savannah, GA

Georgia Department of Revenue•Savannah, GA

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Counselor works collaboratively with multidisciplinary treatment teams in an acute inpatient setting serving adults with severe mental illness, trauma histories, impulse control issues, substance abuse issues, and interpersonal challenges. The role involves coordinating treatment planning and psychosocial interventions, monitoring patient progress, and reviewing critical incidents to support patient safety and treatment.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of related experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of related experience; or two years of experience at the lower-level Behavioral Health Counselor 3 (HCP102) or equivalent position.
Minimum qualifications also state a bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university and four years of job-related experience; or one year of experience at the lower-level Behavioral Health Counselor 2 (HCP101) or equivalent position.
Some positions may require certification or licensure.
Collaborative communication skills.

Responsibilities

Facilitate a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Collaborate with the treatment team to develop and implement strength-based treatment plans for patients.
Regularly review and update treatment plans to reflect patient progress toward identified goals.
Enroll patients in psychosocial interventions targeted to their treatment and recovery needs.
Review critical incident reports to assess the need for interventions to promote safety and enhance patients’ treatment experience.