Behavioral Health Counselor (PRN) - Court Services / Gwinnett Drug Court

Description

View Point Health

Job Title : Behavioral Health Counselor

Job Code : HCP101 / Behavioral Health Counselor 1 or T1401 Professional Social Services Worker

Shift : PRN / Hourly (Up to 19 hours per week)

Job Hours : Times May Vary (Approximate schedule- Tues. & Wed- 9am-3 : 30pm, Thurs- 1pm-5pm)

Base Location : Lawrenceville- Court Services- Pike St.

Division / Department / Program : Gwinnett Drug Court / Court Services

View Point Health's Court Services provides group, family, and individual education, skills-based training and supportive counseling to consumers and their families / significant others. Designs counseling / education services that meet the individual needs of the consumer. Educates families / significant others on the addiction and recovery process. Assesses consumer's treatment needs and assists him / her to develop appropriate individual treatment goals.

Under supervision, counsels with emphasis on prevention and / or behavior modification. Works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. May help individuals deal with addiction 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.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Provides case management to the clients in the DUI / Drug and Family Treatment Courts.
• Research and vets' community resources and connect clients with these resources.
• Develop treatment plans and updates as needed.
• Conduct group, individual, and family counseling with clients in a Drug / DUI and Family Treatment Court programs.
• Attends training for various evidence-based practices and provides these treatments with fidelity to the model / s. Writes timely progress notes for all services provided.
• Works closely with DUI / Drug / Family Treatment Court case managers.
• Function as a member of the Drug / DUI / Family Treatment Court team.
• Attend Drug / DUI / Family Treatment Court staffing and court sessions on a weekly basis. Communicates with the Drug / DUI / Family Treatment Court teams and keeps them updated on client progress.
• Participates in treatment team meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Behavioral Health Counselor position equivalent.

Note : Some positions may require certification or licensure.

Preferred Qualifications :

Requirements / Competencies :

Note : Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Benefits (for qualified employees) :

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer : View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.