Under supervision, provides persons, families or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute or terminal illnesses and physical or developmental disabilities.
Provides patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services.
Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis.
Counsels clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
Identify environmental impediments to client of patient progress through interviews and review of patient records.
Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
Organizes support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client.
Performs clinical assessments of the behavioral health needs of consumers presenting for services.
Provides case management services related to identified treatment needs.
Provides training to direct care staff in implementing behavior modification techniques and treatment plans.
Refers client or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.
Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas

BenefitsIn addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visitEmployment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

Drug Screening
TB Evaluation
Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in social service delivery.Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in social service delivery.

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