Behavioral Health Counselor 2 / CAC - Georgia Pines

Job Summary

Exciting new opportunity to start andto join an innovative, community-based behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities services organization located in South Georgia.Georgia Pines Community Service Board is a public, not-for-profit organization with an annual budget of $25M and a diverse workforce of 300 direct-care and support staff. We provide services to 6 rural counties with several locations. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings.

Georgia Pines Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teamis currently seekinga real leader, someone who has the passion, commitment, talent, and ability to work collaboratively with their peersto continue to advance the mission and vision of the organization.

The selected applicant will have the pleasure ofcounseling with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification. In addition to workingwith individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. The selected applicant may help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse, family, parenting, and marital problems, suicide, stress management, problems with self-esteem, and issues associated with aging, mental and emotional health. In addition toschedulingconsumers for testing, assemblingtest materials and administeringtests. Develops and implements behavior management and/or skills acquisition plans. 80% of services expected to be provided in individuals home.

Georgia Pines believes this is a great opportunity for anyonewho truly wants to make a difference in people's lives. This position is an integral part of the agency's ACT team and reports directly to the ACT Director with appropriate latitude for utilizing seasoned judgment to accomplish his/her responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university or certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselor's Association (GACA).Position requires a CAC. Will accept if registered to take exam.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Human Resources staff are not able to respond to requests for information on the status of applications or interviews.

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
  • Short Term
  • Long Term
  • Critical Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal Insurance
• Flexible working schedules
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
  • Employee, Spouse, and Child
  • ADD (Accidental, Death, and Dismemberment)
• Paid time off
  • 13 State Holidays and
  • Up to 12 Annual Leave days per year and
  • Up to 12 Sick Leave days per year and
  • Education Leave
  • Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free supervision training for licensed eligible positions
• CEU reimbursement

Type of Recruitment:

This announcement is open to all qualified persons. Full time unclassified (at-will employment) position with benefits.

Georgia Pines participates in the NHSC student loan repayment program for qualifying positions.

Applications must include a telephone number where the applicant can be reached during the daytime.Failure to provide sufficient detail of work history may result in anapplicant not being considered for an interview. An applicant who has a disability which may require specialaccommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should informthe Human Resources Dept. if contacted for an interview.

Internal Applicant Eligibility: To apply, you must be in your current position for a minimum of 6 months with no disciplinary action. If this position is within your current department, you must have been employed in your current position for a minimum of 1 year withoutdisciplinary action. Requests for exceptions must be submitted to the Executive Director.

All Relevant Information Is Subject To Verification:

- A pre-employment physical may be required for appointment to position.

- A pre-employment PPD Tuberculin Skin Test will be required at the applicant's expense.

- An FBI fingerprint-based criminal records investigation is required for appointment to position.

- Pre-employment drug testing is required for appointment to position.

- Males between l8 and 26 years of age will be required to present proofof having registered with the Selective Services System as required by federal law or of being exempt from such registration.

- An official transcript may be required from the college that granted your hours and/or degree. The transcript (Primary Source) will need to be furnished to the Human Resource Department.