Job Description & Responsibilities:
Job Summary: As a Counselor at Behavioral Health Group (BHG), you will assist patients in identifying and leveraging their strengths to achieve social, educational, and occupational goals. You will help patients prepare for and adjust to a drug-free life, providing emotional and physical support for various challenges. Reporting to the Counselor Supervisor or Program Director, you will ensure adherence to schedules, program policies, and all regulatory requirements, performing duties within the scope of your license or certification.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's in human services or related field. CAC l, CAC ll, CADC l or CADC ll, or CAADC required. Experience in behavioral health preferred, not required. In addition to meeting the qualifications, the ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below: Ability to make decisions and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues Ability to deal appropriately with patient and team members in stressful or other undesirable situations and to seek direction from supervisors when necessary Must be able to react quickly and make effective decisions Ability to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior to show potential for rehabilitating drug dependent patients Knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning and the field of human social services to work toward the rehabilitation of the patient community Compliance with federal and state regulations regarding certification, licensure, and degr
Contact:
Employer: BHG Treatment Center
Location: Albany, GA
Link: https://bhgrecovery.rec.pro.ukg.net/BHG1500BHLD/JobBoard/1962764c-7e93-4bc5-a605-2c1578a03506/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=50907b97-7f4a-43f4-a3e7-bf977fb7e9c6