What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at State of Georgia - McIntosh Trail Community...?
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- Requisition ID: HEA0A7V
- Number of Openings: 2
- Shift: Day Job
- Posting End Date: Jan 8, 2026
Substance Abuse Counselor - CADC-T, CADC I , CADC II, or be eligible to be licensed
2 Open in Barnesville, GA
1 Open in Griffin, GA
The substance abuse counselor will facilitate substance abuse (SA) psych education groups, group training and submit services with appropriate timeframe.
Utilize evidence based SA materials.
Participate SA staffing, provide feedback and assist in providing recommendations to lower level of care when necessary.
NOTE: McIntosh Trail Community Service Board conducts background checks on all final candidates. Hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory results of:
Fingerprint Based Background Check of the Georgia and Federal Criminal History Record
Database
Drug Screen
Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for seven years
TB testing will be required upon appointment. If you have previously tested positive for TB, you will be required to bring a copy of your chest x-ray on your first day of orientation.
For more information about this position contact:
hrservices@mctrail.org
Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on all application status by phone. Please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated by the Directors or managers at the sites. They will call directly to set up interviews.
FYI: All calls from McIntosh Trail will show up as a Barnesville Ga. phone number.
In order to be considered, you MUST fax or email a State of Georgia Application and resume to pkeever@mctrail.org or Fax No.: 770-229-3223
A State of Georgia Application can be downloaded from Team Ga. Website:
Go to applicants >login – applicant resources – FAQ’s go down to the State of Ga. application
Benefits
PTO
Length of Service Monthly Accrual
0-5 years 10 hours/month (5 hours each pay period)
6-10 years 12 hours/month (6 hours each pay period)
11 years 14 hours/month (7 hours each pay period)
Holidays –
We recognize the State of Georgia paid holidays
401(k) - With a matching employer contribution.
State Health and Flexible Benefits
Available Insurance –
Health;
Dental; Vision;
Legal; Disability;
Life & Dependent Life
Flexible Spending Accounts –
HCS Spending Account
Dependent Care Account