Peer Group - Group Leader, Non Licensed / Certified

About River Edge Behavioral Health :

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The full continuum of River Edge Behavioral Health services provides state-of-the-art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families, and adults annually, who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities :

• Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Collects information about clients through interviews and observations.
• Utilizes skills trainings with clients in both individual and group sessions in order to help them overcome deficiencies, recover from illness, and better adjust to life.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Insures confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment.
• Evaluates client’s physical or mental condition based on a review of information.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plans.
• Insures safety and security of clients and co-workers. Must have good knowledge of agency safety policies and procedures.
• Completes doc via EMR in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

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The Application Process :

Diversity and Inclusion :

River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace :

River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment.  In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.