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Georgia Department of Corrections

Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1

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Job Description

JOB CODE TITLE POSITION
#
POSITION POSTING BEGIN POSTING END HCP100
Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1 00115155 Unclassified 07/31/2026 08/14/2026
Jobcode:
HCP100
Jobtitle:
Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1
Job Category:
Counseling Entry Salary:
$38,576.74
Pay Grade Max:
$52,364.30
Minimum 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 256
City:
Mt.
Vernon Zipcode:
30445
County:
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Contact Name:
Felchia Hall Contact Phone#: 912-583-3600
Contact Email ID:
felchia.hall@gdc.ga.gov
Comments:
Please submit a completed State of GA application by posting end date. May be filled as a 1 or 2 depending on qualifications

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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

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