Substance Use Counselor (Finance)
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.Are you ready to make a Difference?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. The HRBH women's program offers hope, love and assistance for women in recovery by removing substance abuse as a barrier to employment and living in the community. The Women's program includes both residential and intensive outpatient services that address risk factors for relapse. Services support women in achieving abstinence, maintaining recovery, avoiding illegal activity and meeting parenting responsibilities. The program also provides supports to help women obtain employment and transition into safe and stable housing.Job Duties and 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 Development's, and all other supporting assessments, including UDS, & documentation for individuals.
- Maintains a caseload of individuals ensuring compliance with policies and procedures re: documentation and services are being provided per and 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 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.
