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Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1
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JOB CODE TITLE POSITION
#POSITION POSTING BEGIN POSTING END HCP100
Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1 00115155 Unclassified 07/31/2026 08/14/2026Jobcode:
HCP100Jobtitle:
Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1Job Category:
Counseling Entry Salary:
$38,576.74Pay Grade Max:
$52,364.30Minimum Qualification:
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 Qualification:
Note:
Location Name:
Montgomery State Prison Address1: Highway 107, South Address2: P.O. Box 256City:
Mt.Vernon Zipcode:
30445County:
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Contact Name:
Felchia Hall Contact Phone#: 912-583-3600Contact Email ID:
felchia.hall@gdc.ga.govComments:
Please submit a completed State of GA application by posting end date. May be filled as a 1 or 2 depending on qualificationsCareer Insights for Substance Abuse Counselor
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What they do
A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.
$25,776 / year median in Georgia
+23% projected growth