Behavioral Health Clinician/ Mental Health Clinician - Full Time Days - Infectious Disease Program - 10K Sign On Bonus

Grady Health System offers many career paths in Behavioral Health. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages on your career, you can find a rewarding position at Grady!

SUMMARY

The Dual Diagnosis Clinician participates in implementation of mental health and substance abuse treatment services for patients in the Infectious Disease Program. This clinician works independently and with other Mental Health/Substance Abuse Team members in performing individual and group counseling when new or reenrolling patients present with acute or chronic mental health/substance abuse disorders, crisis situations, or need ongoing treatment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in counseling or behavioral sciences required.

• Must be licensed or license eligible by professional state licensing board.

• Five (5) years of clinical experience in mental health/substance abuse treatment setting, two years of which must be in a comparable setting counseling addicted and psychiatrically impaired individuals, is required.

• Experience in caring for patients with HIV/AIDS preferred.

• Knowledge of substance abuse interventions, dual diagnosis interventions, HIV disease, and psychiatric disorders required.

• Excellent written and verbal skills required.

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.