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Highland Rivers Behavioral Health

Substance Use Counselor (Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program)

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, Ellijay, Georgia, United States, 30540

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Substance Use Counselor (Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program) There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health! Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

Job Summary:

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health (HRBH) substance use programs promote recovery, self-sufficiency and help individuals learn how to manage life issues and day-to-day living without the use of mood or mind-altering substances or drugs. HRBH substance use services lead to a path of recovery by offering one-to-one, group, and family counseling. HRBH areas of expertise include best practice interventions on abstinence from illicit chemical use to address substance use and depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, poor impulse control, and negative patterns of thought and behavior that are counterproductive to living a healthy and fulfilled life.

Responsibilities

Conduct groups, individual counseling and psychoeducation as delineated via program licensure by Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH)/Health Facility Regulation (HFR).

Follow established guidelines in the Program Plan.

Complete Service Plan Developments, and all other supporting assessments, including UDS, and documentation for individuals.

Maintain a caseload of individuals ensuring compliance with policies and procedures re: documentation and services are provided per the individual's treatment plan recommendations.

Follow-up calls with referrals and participation in Treatment/consultation/clinical team meetings.

Complete monthly Treatment Plan reviews and discharge/transition of persons served, as clinically indicated.

Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA

Flexible benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.

Retirement Plan with employer matching

4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service

10 paid holidays

1 personal day

Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness

NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties

Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Human Resources Services

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