Part-time Treatment Counselor

Contract (20 hours per week) – grant funded, non-benefit position in Jonesboro, GA.

About the role

Part-time Counselor for Clayton County Behavioral Health & Veteran’s Treatment Court. Schedule includes Monday through Friday, with days and evenings required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate evidence-based curriculums in group therapy settings, including Seeking Safety, CBI-SA, MRT, Thinking for a Change, and DBT Skills.
• Work with Lead Counselor to monitor participants’ progress throughout the program.
• Attend weekly treatment staffings and court hearings for Behavioral Health and Veteran’s Treatment Court.
• Maintain all supporting documentation for participants and ensure notes are placed in Connexis (case management database) within 72 hours.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all participants, conversations, and referrals.
• Maintain compliance with all department/program policies and procedures.
• Participate in required Accountability Court Trainings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Criminal Justice, or related field. Mental Health and/or Substance Use Counseling preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience working within the criminal justice system, mental health counseling, or related field.
• Direct experience working within an accountability court model and experience with delivering evidence-based practices.
• Preference given to candidates certified in Thinking for a Change, CBI-SA (University of Cincinnati), and/or MRT.

Skills

• Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to show genuine empathy, positive regard, and develop client-counselor rapport and trust.
• Effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Effective stress and time-management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (MS Word, MS Outlook, Internet, etc.).
• Sound work ethics, fairness, and cultural sensitivity.
• Group facilitation skills.
• Ability to screen and treat mental health and substance use disorders.

Pay

$31,200.00 per year.