Substance Abuse Counselor – Behavioral Health

Job overview

The Substance Abuse Counselor – Behavioral Health is a full-time onsite role in Griffin, GA, with compensation listed as $38,875 per year. McIntosh Trail Community Service Board provides behavioral health services and supports for people experiencing mental illness, addictive disease, or developmental disabilities. Working under supervision, the counselor assesses clients, develops and implements behavior management or skills acquisition plans, and provides evidence-based counseling groups. The work supports client stability, progress toward treatment goals, and recovery.

What you'll do

• Assess clients for service appropriateness
• develop and implement behavior management plans
• review client information to evaluate physical or mental condition
• maintain confidential treatment records
• monitor and document progress against measurable goals
• prepare treatment records and reports
• train direct staff in behavior modification techniques
• gather client information through interviews, observation, and tests
• conduct evidence-based counseling groups
• follow company policies and procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substance abuse counseling

behavioral health

addiction recovery

client assessment

treatment plans

counseling groups

progress documentation

staff training

griffin ga

mcintosh trail community service board

$38,875/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

McIntosh Trail Community Service Board is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.