Behavioral Health Counselor, L2 – Augusta Position Available In Richmond, Georgia

Behavioral Health Counselor, L2 – Augusta State of Georgia – 3.3 Augusta, GA Job Details $61,273 a year 8 hours ago Qualifications Mid-level Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree 1 year Care plans

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Requisition ID:

HEA0A3

Q Number of Openings:

1

Advertised Salary:

$61,273.00

Shift:

Day Job Under general supervision, counsel with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health and manage issues with family, parenting and marriage problems, suicide, stress management, problems with self-esteem, and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health. Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to promote recovery and increase independence. Act as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Collect information about clients through interviews, observations, and assessments. 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. 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. Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; or Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year experience at the lower-level Behavioral Health Councelor 1, Licensed (HCP220).

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All positions require applicable licensure or certification.