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 development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

Company Overview:
At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Position Overview:
River Edge is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team within the Adult Addictive Disease Outpatient Program. We provide comprehensive, coordinated, and evidence-based outpatient treatment services to support individuals on their journey to full recovery from substance use disorders.

Location/Schedule:
175 Emery Highway, Macon, Ga –Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual counseling and support to clients and their families affected by substance use disorders.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions, including process therapy groups and educational sessions on addiction-related topics.
• Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans, addressing substance use and any co-occurring needs.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary treatment team members to ensure coordinated, client-centered care.

• CAC I/II or CADC I/II OR
• LMSW or LPC with a minimum of two years’ experience in a social service-related role.

• Skilled in facilitating group therapy and skills training.
• Experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders is a plus.

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.