Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor 3

Job Responsibilities

• Counsel PLWH with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior medication.
• Work with PLWH individuals and/or groups to promote optimum mental health and manage issues with family, parenting and marriage problems, suicide, stress management, problems with self-esteem, and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health.
• Serve as a team leader.
• Evaluate clients’ physical or mental condition based on review of client information and the DHE EMA tool.
• Provide mental health services, including counseling, to PLHW individuals (or groups) within licensing scope.
• Act as client advocate in order to coordinate required services.
• Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals established in treatment and care plan.
• Prepare and maintain all required client records related to any visit (either virtual or in person) as per HIPAA regulations.
• May serve as Team Lead for professional staff and/or support level staff within the Social Services team if team lead, will assure team compliance with policies, appropriate documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Create and maintain positive working relationships within the community and within the social service team.
• Lead and maintain a comprehensive system of public assistance and social services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; or Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job related experience or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Behavioral Health Counselor 2, Licensed (HCP221).
• This position requires any of the following: License in Professional Counseling (LPC), or a License in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), and/or a License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW).
• Experience working with PLWH clients preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience providing mental health counseling to individuals and/or groups within your licensed scope of practice.
• Experience developing and implementing treatment plans for clients.
• Experience documenting client care in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Experience conducting client assessments (e.g., interviews, observations, or standardized tools).
• Experience monitoring and evaluating client progress based on measurable goals.
• Experience working with diverse or vulnerable populations (e.g., HIV/STD, behavioral health, underserved communities).
• Experience addressing mental health concerns such as crisis intervention, stress management, or self-esteem issues.
• Experience leading or mentoring staff, or serving as a team lead in a clinical or social services setting.
• Experience maintaining electronic client records and completing required documentation accurately and timely.
• Experience working specifically with PLWH (Persons Living with HIV).
• A current license in (LCSW, LPC, LMHC) to independently practice in the State of Georgia.

Benefits

• Pay Grade K / Job Code SSP033
• $53,229.03 Annually
• Exceptional Benefits Include:
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks Annual Leave
• 3 Weeks Sick Leave
• Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm
• Pension Plan
• Employer 401K Match
• Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
• Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Worksite Wellness
• Diverse Workforce
• Opportunities for Growth
• Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation