Counselor

Counselor 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 25 Justice Way, Dawsonville, GA 30534 $24.30 - $25.20 an hour - Full-time Dawson County Government 7 reviews $24.30 - $25.20 an hour -

Full-time Job Summary:

This position is responsible for providing substance abuse counseling and monitoring participants in the Treatment Court Program. This person will conduct individual counseling sessions and facilitate group counseling sessions utilizing evidence-based curriculum and following the treatment schedule set forth by the Treatment Court Coordinator. This person may work directly with individuals presenting with substance use disorders, mentally ill, and/or developmentally disabled persons involved with the criminal justice system and can provide counseling/therapy to participants requiring complex intervention, including those who are homicidal, suicidal, or exhibit life-threatening behaviors. This person maintains a caseload, gives treatment recommendations to the Treatment Court Team, requires the ability to conduct evening counseling groups, and attends biweekly status review meetings and court sessions. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicant must possess a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or an equivalent field with a minimum of two years of experience providing individual and/or group counseling for a caseload of clients with substance abuse issues. Master's Degree and Licensed or Certified Addictions Counselor preferred. Experience in working with criminal justice population preferred. Applicant must be familiar with HIPAA and Federal Confidentiality Rule 42CFR regulations and be skilled in recordkeeping, including participant records and group progress notes. Applicant must possess a valid Georgia driver license and maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Applicant must pass a background check and drug screening as required by Dawson County Government. To apply for a position with Dawson County, please complete and submit a Dawson County Employment Application (download the application found under Tools in the grey box to the right). Applications are also available in the County Administration Office located on the second floor of the Dawson County Courthouse. Applications may be emailed to DCEmployment@dawsoncountyga.gov; mailed or dropped off in person to: Dawson County Government, Human Resources Department, 25 Justice Way, Suite 2233, Dawsonville, GA 30534; Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM. All applications submitted are subject to public disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act. Dawson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Location:

Dawsonville, GA 30534 Job Details Category County Full Time Status Open Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Salary $24.30-$25.20 DOQ Posted June 8, 2026 10:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled