Behavioral Hlth Counselor 3 (Treatment Team Facilitator) - Milledgeville

Behavioral Hlth Counselor 3 (Treatment Team Facilitator) - Milledgeville

🔍 Georgia - Baldwin - Milledgeville ()

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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

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Location : Milledgeville, GA

Shift : 8am-5pm

Job Summary :

Under broad supervision, counsel with emphasis on prevention and / or behavior modification. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. 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 and mental and emotional health. May serve as team leader.

Job Description :

Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.

Act as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.

Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.

Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.

Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information.

Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment.

May supervise professional staff and / or support level staff.

Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.

Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports

Preferred Qualifications :

Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work

Experience providing services to clients with mental illness, intellectual disabilities or substance abuse

Experience in working in an in-patient psychiatric and / or forensic setting

Efficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Vacation : 15 days each year up to 5 years of service; 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service; 21 days each year for 10 + years of service

Sick Leave : accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)

Holidays : the state of Georgia recognizes 12 paid holidays

Retirement : 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Available Insurance : Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & dependent life insurance

Tax Deferred Spending Accounts : Healthcare; Childcare

We are a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.

• Additional Information - Selected applicant must meet the following standards :

1. Must pass a pre-employment background check (which includes criminal records check, driver's history, and verification of work history) and a post-hire federal background investigation.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program.

Eligible to work in the U.S.

Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

High School and College Degrees Must Be From an Accredited Institution

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.

Additional Information

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Requisition ID : HEA0AG0

Number of Openings : 1

Advertised Salary : $57,207.28

Shift : Day Job

Posting End Date : Dec 20, 2025