Group Facilitator, FT - Substance Abuse Non-Intensive OP Program

Minimum Entry Salary *: Based Upon Experience

Location: Americus, GA

Services Area/Programs: New Beginnings SA NIOP

Description of Duties:

The Social Service Tech 2 for the Substance Abuse Non-Intensive Outpatient Program will provide effective on-going services that will enhance the individual's ability to understand their substance use challenges and to develop a lifestyle that promotes manageability of co-occurring challenges and recovery. The services will be provided through group and individual services, using evidenced based curriculums. The Social Service Tech 2 will complete the duties through skills training, education and counseling to individuals served, collaborate with community stakeholders or referring agencies, establish treatment plans and ensure individuals are meeting specified goals, and provide clinical documentation within 24-48 hours to validate progress or identify pertinent information of assigned individuals. Carry an ADSS caseload of 15-20 individuals as well as provide ADSS services both in the clinic and community. Transport individuals to and from the program in a 12-15 passenger van, if needed.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s or two-year degree in a job-related field. Valid, unrestricted GA Driver’s License. Two years’ experience in a social services-related position.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in a job-related field. Experience working with adults with co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use challenges. Two years’ experience in a social services-related position. Certified Addictions Counselor credential. CPR and First Aid Certification.

Middle Flint Health & Wellness services the following 11 counties: Webster, Marion, Sumter, Schley, Taylor, Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Houston, Peach and Crawford.

Middle Flint Health & Wellness is a Drug Free Workplace. Current Middle Flint applications should be filled out carefully and completely. Describe background in full and make certain application is signed. Incomplete applications or applications with insufficient information can result in an applicant not being considered for the vacancy. Please KEEP a copy of your application. All applications must be received (not postmarked) by the above specified deadline. Finger- printing and/or Drug Screening may be required, if appointed. Any male applicant between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of having registered with the Selective Service as required by federal and state law, or of being exempt from such registration.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Middle Flint Health & Wellness does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodations should contact this office.

• ENTRY SALARY may be adjusted depending upon the selected candidate’s qualifications and agency budget considerations.