Behavioral Health Counselor - GRHS, Savannah, GA

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Job Title: Behavioral Health Counselor - GRHS, Savannah, GAAgency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job Requisition ID: JR0000006858Shift: Day (United States of America)Compensation Details: $57,207.28 Job Description:

• n this role, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary treatment teams in an acute inpatient setting, serving adults with severe mental illness, trauma histories, impulse control issues, substance abuse issues, and interpersonal challenges.
• Your primary responsibilities will include facilitating a multidisciplinary treatment team, working with the treatment team to develop and implement strength-based treatment plans for the patients we serve, regularly reviewing and updating treatment plans to reflect patient progress toward their identified goals, enrolling patients in psychosocial interventions targeted to meet their treatment and recovery needs, and reviewing critical incident reports to assess the need for interventions for safety and an enhanced treatment experience for patients.
• Collaborative communication is an essential quality for this position.

Qualifications - External Master's degree from an accredited college or university AND Four years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in related field AND Six years of related experience OR Two years of experience at the lower level Behavioral Hlth Counselor 3 (HCP102) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require certification or licensure.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university in a related field and four (4) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2 (HCP101) or position equivalent.--Note: Some positions may require certification or licensure. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.