Behavioral Health Counselor 1- Atlanta YDC- College Park, Ga Position Available In Fulton, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Counselor 1 position at Atlanta YDC in College Park, GA, offers a salary of $33,042.45 a year with benefits such as paid holidays, health and dental insurance, loan forgiveness, and retirement plans. The role involves developing behavior management and skills acquisition plans, evaluating client conditions, and maintaining confidential treatment records. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field. Hiring is by the GA Department of Juvenile Justice.
Job Description
Behavioral Health Counselor 1
- Atlanta YDC
- College Park, Ga State of Georgia
- 3.
3 College Park, GA Job Details $33,042.45 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Loan forgiveness Retirement plan Qualifications Management Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Care plans
Full Job Description Additional Information Agency Logo:
Requisition ID:
HEA0A21
Number of Openings:
1
Advertised Salary:
$33,042.45
Shift:
Day Job Posting End Date:
May 16, 2025
Job Summary:
Under supervision, schedules consumers for testing, assembles test materials and administer tests. Develops and implements behavior management and/or skills acquisition plans.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Assists with administration and scoring of tests Develop and implement behavior management plans as required by regulatory agencies Evaluate clients’ physical or mental condition based on review of client information Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment 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 Provides training to direct staff in implementing behavior modification techniques Trains to collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university or certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency.
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits
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Bachelor’s degree in in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university or certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification.
