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Substance Use Counselor (Certified) (Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program)

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health
place Calhoun, 30701
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Full Time

About Job

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!

Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

Job Summary: The Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program (SUIOP) helps individuals learn how to manage life issues and day-to- day living without the use of mood- or mind-altering substances or drugs. Program services promote recovery, self-sufficiency, development of support networks and other important life skills to enhance mental health and reduce the risk of needing inpatient treatment.

Are you ready to make a Difference?

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conducting intensive outpatient (IOP) groups, individual counseling and psychoeducation.
  • Follow established guidelines in Addictive Disease Program Plan.
  • Individual counseling as clinically indicated.
  • Complete Behavioral Health Assessments (BHA's) /Service Plan Development (SPD's), and all other supporting assessments, including UDS, & documentation for individuals affiliated with Haralson IOP.
  • Follow-up calls with referrals and participation in Treatment/consultation/clinical team meetings.
  • Complete monthly Treatment Plan reviews and discharge/transition person's served, as clinically indicated.
  • Intensive Outpatient Program clinician conducting monthly audits for IOP staff. (As Needed)
  • Other duties as assigned by Director of Addictive Disease Operations, AD Regional Manager(s), as needed to meet expanding needs of individuals served.
Benefits:
  • Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA
  • Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.
  • Retirement Plan with employer matching
  • 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 1 personal day
  • Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
  • NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.
  • Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.