Behavioral Hlth Counselor 3
About The Position
The Behavioral Hlth Counselor 3 provides counseling, guidance, and support to people on probation or parole under the Department of Community Supervision. The role emphasizes prevention and behavior modification, helping supervisees work toward successful outcomes and strengthen their communities. The position is located in Athens, Georgia, serving Clarke and Oconee Counties. The counselor assesses client needs, develops and implements treatment plans, provides individual and group counseling, and coordinates services such as employment, housing, adult education, cognitive restructuring, mental health, life skills, and substance-use support. The role also includes crisis advocacy, progress monitoring, confidential recordkeeping, and preparation of case notes and reports. Counselors may facilitate substance-use or cognitive programming, with non-traditional hours and travel required for program delivery, training, court, or groups at other assigned locations. The counselor also provides public and partner education and mentors other counselors, new supervisors, and staff.
Requirements
- 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 position or an equivalent position.
- Some positions may require certification or licensure.
- Organization skills.
- Communication skills.
- Teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of related experience.
- One year of experience providing individual and/or group counseling to clients identified as having substance-abuse needs.
- Experience facilitating Cognitive Behavior therapy classes.
- Certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or an equivalent certification.
- Credentialing such as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC/CAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a comparable credential.
Responsibilities
- Counsel individuals under probation or parole supervision, emphasizing prevention and behavior modification.
- Coordinate services addressing employment, housing, basic adult education, cognitive restructuring, mental health, life skills, and substance use.
- Advocate for clients in resolving crises.
- Collect client information through assessments, interviews, observations, and random drug screening.
- Provide individual and group counseling to help clients develop coping skills.
- Develop and implement treatment plans.
- Complete mental health assessments as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client treatment.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record individual progress against measurable treatment-plan goals.
- Prepare, document, and maintain case notes, treatment records, and reports.
- Facilitate substance-use and/or cognitive programming according to the needs of each circuit.
- Provide counseling and guidance, and educate the public, other agencies, vendors, and potential customers about rehabilitation services.
- Mentor other counselors, new supervisors, and staff.
- Travel as needed for training, court, and facilitating groups at other assigned locations; work non-traditional hours as needed for program delivery.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays.
- Semi-monthly annual and sick leave accrual.
- Work/life balance.
- Employee Wellness Program.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
