Counselor II Position Available In Gwinnett, Georgia

Description Essential Job Duties Include:

+ Assess patient’s state and extent of chemical use or psychotic state. + Conduct psychological assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus. + Develop and implement a plan of treatment, in conjunction with members of the treatment team. + Communicate with referral sources and other appropriate parties regarding patients’ progress. + Identify and assess family or community resources such as group homes or mental health practitioners. + Conduct didactic and other appropriate patient groups and document group notes for each patient. + Conduct family sessions as needed to help patient and patient’s family understand mental illness and/or addictive disease. + Develop and coordinate an individualized discharge plan for the patient by utilizing treatment team and chart information to determine aftercare needs. + Provide backup services for incoming assessment and referral calls Qualifications Education Required + Masters or better in Social Services + Masters or better in Social Work Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.