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Counselor

Job Details

Job Location

Atlanta - 827 Pryor - Atlanta, GA

Salary Range

$19.23 - $19.23 Hourly

Description

Position Summary: The Behavioral Health Counselor schedules and facilitates individual and group counseling activities, completes clinical documentation, develops individual treatment plans, and assesses program participants. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Essential Job Functions:•Utilizes counseling and psychotherapy to evaluate and treat emotional and mentalproblems and conditions, whether cognitive, behavioral, or affective;•Conducts interviews and makes assessments of potential clients, in order to determineneed and appropriateness for program participation and referrals;•Conducts individual counseling sessions with assigned program participants;•Schedules and facilitates group counseling sessions, ensuring that each programparticipant assigned to his/her caseload participates in scheduled activities;•Keeps a working knowledge of the treatment progress and behavior(s) of assignedprogram participant(s) and those of other staff as needed;•Analyzes situations and takes necessary actions to provide crisis intervention in amanner that is consistent with WestCare’s Code of Ethics;•Participates in the decision to refer program participants for ancillary services, (i.e.,family support groups, continuing care groups, etc.);•Completes documentation required for clinical records and other reports as assigned;•Refers assigned program participants to other staff members, such as a psychiatrist orpsychologist as required;•Assists other WestCare staff as needed to promote cooperation and portray aprofessional image to the community;•Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goalsof WestCare Foundation;•Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:Certifications/Licensures:• Relevant certification(s) and/or licensure preferred; Preference will be given certified candidates;• Active CPR Certification preferred at the time of hire;• Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.Education:• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or other field related to the position is preferred;• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.Experience and Competencies:• At least one (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting or similar position required;• Ability to analyze situations and develop appropriate responses or techniques required;• Excellent communication skills are required;• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion required;• Ability to work well in a team environment required;• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality required;• Ability to work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced environment;• Professional appearance and demeanor required;• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to prevention and substance abuse preferred;• Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.