Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor / SA - MH Counselor

Our client located in Barnesville, GA is looking to add dependable, hard-working, compassionate Counselor for their outpatient clinic working with individuals with Substance abuse or mental health diagnoses to their permanent staff. If you love helping others and want to help your community, this is a great opportunity.

Location: Barnesville, GA

Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM / Full-Time

Start Date: As little as 2 weeks

Payment Method: Direct Deposit Weekly

Job Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License
• Experience working with individuals with Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health Diagnoses (Preferred)
• Fingerprint-Based Background Check of the Georgia and Federal Criminal History Record
• Drug Screen
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for seven years
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university or certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Knowledgeable regarding evidence-based practices for dually diagnosed population
• Ability to use Motivational Interviewing
• Ability to provide an integrated treatment approach for mental health and substance abuse

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Holds a CACI (or equally recognized SA certification equivalent or higher) and assesses the need for and provides substance abuse treatment and supports for team consumers
• Provides individualized substance abuse/addictive disease treatment to an average of at least 3 individuals daily, documented with progress notes that reflect use of EBP
• Conducts weekly substance abuse groups with individuals who are dually diagnosed, attempting to engage individuals who are dually diagnosed for group treatment
• Maintains a caseload of 10-12 consumers as assigned, acting as the main point of contact for those consumers, ensuring each has a scheduled MD appointment that month, and assisting each consumer in arranging transportation/planning ahead to keep these appointments
• Follows up on all missed MD appointments, with at least 80% of services provided to consumers being in the community
• Attends an average of 4 weekly treatment team meetings, reports on changes in clients seen, and participates in the formulation of next steps for consumers on census
• Available for after-hours (crisis phone) coverage as assigned and provides written notice of planned absence
• Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

ATC Healthcare Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State, or local law.