AMH Facilitator- GRHS, Savannah, Ga.

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Job Title: AMH Facilitator- GRHS, Savannah, Ga.Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job Requisition ID: JR0000006557Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)Compensation Details: $67,296.26 Job Description:

• In 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. Preferred Qualifications - External

• Licensed professional

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Employment Requirements To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care: •Drug Screening •TB Evaluation •Annual Influenza* *Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; or Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Behavioral Health Counselor 2, Licensed (HCP221).--NOTE: All positions require applicable licensure or certification. 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.