There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

Highland Rivers is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for the Pickens County area.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct groups, individual counseling and psychoeducation as delineated via program licensure by Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH)/Health Facility Regulation (HFR).
• Follow established guidelines in the Program Plan.
• Complete Service Plan Development's, and all other supporting assessments, including UDS, & documentation for individuals.
• Maintains a caseload of individuals ensuring compliance with policies and procedures re: documentation and services are being provided per and individual’s treatment plan recommendations.
• Follow-up calls with referrals and participation in Treatment/consultation/clinical team meetings.
• Complete monthly Treatment Plan reviews and discharge/transition persons served, as clinically indicated.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Helping Field
• CACII, CADCII, NCAC, or MAC
• At least 1 year experience working in Mental Health or substance use disorder field
• Bilingual abilities a plus

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health does not discriminate regarding employment, genetic information, compensation, place of work, or promotion because of race, color, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.