Counselor

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is dedicated to providing those we serve with quality innovative behavioral healthcare in a recovery-based environment. CSB of Middle Georgia is recognized as a state leader in comprehensive behavioral healthcare providing integrated cost-effective services. CSB of Middle Georgia is located in Dublin, Georgia, and the agency currently serves residents of Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties in Georgia; and in our Ogeechee Behavioral Health Division, serving residents of Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, and Screven counties in Georgia. We value Quality, Professionalism, Person-Centered, Recovery, Teamwork, Improvement, Accountability, Management of Practicing Information, Wellness, and Financial Stability.

LOCATION: Dublin, GA - Quentin's Place CSU 

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia's Quentin's Place CSU is seeking a qualified individual to serve as our next Counselor. The selected candidate will be responsible for handling intake assessments related to delivery of mental health care to assigned clients at the designated site and will provide resources to patients for their individual needs. 

Responsibilities of the Counselor:

• Deliver counseling & education services to consumers and their families/significant others as indicated in individualized treatment plans.
• Provides counseling services based on the individual needs of consumers.
• Adheres to ethical & professional counseling standards in all direct & indirect interactions with consumers, their families/significant others and other agencies.
• Meets with consumers at established intervals to discuss progress towards goals and to make appropriate modifications to individual treatment plans.
• Conducts initial screening interviews with consumers to appropriately identify substance abuse and other potential problems.
• Assists consumers in developing appropriate individualized treatment interventions and goals within established time frames.
• Facilitates & coordinates referrals to other service providers, i.e. AA, NA, CSI, and others as necessary.
• Completes accurate progress reports & discharge summaries and distributes or communicates to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Completes & submits to appropriate personnel administrative documentation, (i.e., contact logs, caseload reports, expense reports, written evaluations, diagnostic assessment screenings) in a timely manner.

 Here are some of the things we require:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of psychology, social work, counseling education, human services or a related field of study
• Active Georgia license to provide mental health services (LPC, LAPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.)
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Office Products
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines accordingly

Here’s what would put you over the top:

• 4 years of  clinically supervised counseling, assessment, and crisis intervention experience
• Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Benefits of Working with CSB of Middle GA:

As a member of our team, you will enjoy our total rewards package to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Options!
• Generous Paid-Time Off Policy with Flexibility Companywide!
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match!
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans!
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)! 
• Paid Training Time!
• Opportunities for Career Growth & Advancement!
• & So Much More! 

At this time, CSB of Middle Georgia will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

** Final pay rate will be dependent on a combination of qualifications such as experience and education. **