Behavioral Health Counselor/PRN Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Behavioral Health Counselor/PRN State of Georgia – 3.3 Decatur, GA Job Details PRN 11 hours ago Qualifications Mid-level Organizational skills Care plans

Full Job Description Additional Information Agency Logo:

Requisition ID:

HEA085

F Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day Job Posting End Date:

May 10, 2025 The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking candidates for the position of Behavioral Health Counselor/PRN on the Forensics Treatment Team at Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA.

Shift:

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Every other

Saturday/Sunday Job Description:

Counsel with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health. May serve as team leader and/or supervise lower level staff.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas Act as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge Evaluate clients’ physical or mental condition based on review of client information Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment May supervise professional staff and/or support level staff Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.

Sample Technical Competencies:

Ability to communicate confidentiality policies Ability to assemble test materials and makes appropriate arrangements for a test site Ability to clearly explain test procedures to consumers Ability to provide helpful input into determining appropriate tests for consumers Ability to administer tests promptly and according to specific directions Ability to develop and implement treatment/case plans Ability to stand in as supervisor in his/her absence. Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if we need clarification or additional information. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF

EMPLOYMENT.