Substance Use Intervention Counselor -Augusta Ydc- Augusta, GA (Ccr)

JOB SUMMARY:

As the Substance Use Intervention Counselor, the main responsibilities include providing counseling services to youth and complete required documentation. Other responsibilities include participates in Behavioral Health Treatment Team meetings when available and participate in the annual Seven Challenges Fidelity visit once per year.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provides weekly substance use treatment groups and completes all required documentation

• Completes all required documentation per DJJ SUTS Policies 12.20, 12.25 and DJJ Policy 5.8

• Completes initial Substance Use Intervention Treatment Plans and monthly reviews

• Participates in treatment team meetings when available and coordinates SU treatment information to be relayed to the treatment team

• Reviews Seven Challenges Journals and provides written feedback to youth weekly

• Participates in the Seven Challenges three day initial training and the annual Seven Challenges Fidelity visit once per year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in a clinical counseling related field from an accredited college or university.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in a clinical counseling related field from an accredited college or university And One to Five years' experience in the behavioral health field.

• Georgia licensure or eligible for licensure in a mental health field.

• Seven Challenges certified Counselor and/or Leader in a juvenile correction facility or adolescent residential treatment setting.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Additional Information

• Agency Logo: Requisition ID: ADM0H1Q

• Number of Openings: 1

• Advertised Salary: 32.00 (hourly rate)

• Shift: Day Job

• Posting End Date: Jul 7, 2024