Counselor bei The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia

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: Swainsboro, GA

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia's Emanuel County Outpatient program 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:

• Provide direct mental health services to include intake assessments, individual/family, group therapy and crisis intervention to assigned clients
• Maintain regular contact with clients, as needed
• Complete individualized treatment plans, treatment plan updates, behavior assessment updates, and safety plans
• Ensure consumers go to scheduled MD appointments
• Complete case management including but not limited to: being aware of managed care authorizations, current insurance statuses, and other chart compliances
• Complete the following assessments: Child & Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) &/or Adults Needs and Strengths (ANSA), Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSR), Crisis Safety plans, and other required assessments
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and clinical supervision
• Other duties as assigned

 Here are some of the things we require:

• Bachelor'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 and actively be enrolled in a master’s degree program that is license eligible
• 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:

• 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.)

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. **