Behavioral Health Counselor I (Part Time)

Are you passionate about making a difference in peoples lives

The Department of Community Supervision (DCS) provides team members with the opportunity to do just that! We are looking for dedicated Counselors to provide guidance and support to individuals under community supervision. If you have a heart for service and a talent for empowering others this is your opportunity to be a part of a team that transforms lives and strengthens communities.

DCS is a nationally recognized leader in the field of community supervision. Our innovation and use of technology are what set us apart from other community supervision agencies. We pride ourselves on being the largest law enforcement agency within the state of Georgia with the great responsibility of monitoring coaching and providing opportunities for successful outcomes for individuals under parole and probation supervision.

DCS offers the most up-to-date and specialized training and provides opportunities for growth within our agency. Our commitment to evidence-based practices is pushed forward by our pursuit of next practice innovations that will enable us to continuously improve our contribution to the lives of those we serve.

Come join our team!

Responsibilities / Duties :

Counsel with emphasis on prevention and / or behavior modification with individuals under supervision in the criminal justice system on probation or parole.

Act as an advocate to coordinate identified services addressing employment housing basic adult education cognitive restructuring mental health life skills and substance use.

Act as an advocate to resolve crises

Collect information about individuals under supervision through assessments interviews observations and random drug screening.

Counsel individuals under supervision in individual and group sessions to help develop coping skills and recover from dependencies.

Develop and implement treatment plans

Maintain confidentiality of records relating to the clients treatment

Monitor evaluate and record individual progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment plan.

Prepare document and maintain all case notes treatment records and reports.

Facilitate substance use and / or cognitive programming based on the needs of each circuit. Non-traditional hours may be required to ensure program delivery. Travel may also be required for training court as well as to facilitate groups in other assigned locations.

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelors 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.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. One year of experience providing individual and / or group counseling services to individuals under supervision in the criminal justice system on probation or parole identified to have substance abuse and / or cognitive needs; Credentialing (i.e. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC / CAC) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or comparable credential).

Soft Skills

Organization

Communication

Team Work

Disqualifiers for the Position : Non-SwornEmployment Disqualifiers Notification

Salary / Benefits

Part-Time Non-Credentialed Counselor : $28.37 / hour

Part-Time Credentialed Counselor : $31.37 / hour

INCENTIVES :

Training and professional development opportunities (no-cost CEUs for credentialed staff)

PLEASE NOTE :

1. This posting is subject to close once a suitable candidate has been selected.

The Department of Community Supervision is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex national origin disability age or any other related statuses protected by applicable state and federal statutes. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application or screening processes by contacting the Office of Human Resources

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if you are an individual with a disability and wish to acquire this job announcements in an alternative format or if you require assistance or other reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the selection process you may contact the Office of Human Resources

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1