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Behavioral Health Counselor

Ware State Prison
Waycross, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026

Job Summary: Under supervision, schedules consumers for testing, assembles test materials and administer tests. Develops and implements behavior management and/or skills acquisition plans.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: • Assists with administration and scoring of tests • Develop and implement behavior management plans as required by regulatory agencies • Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information • Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment • Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan • Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports • Provides training to direct staff in implementing behavior modification techniques • Trains to collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests

Entry Qualifications: 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,839.45 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,839

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