Community Support Program Behavioral Health Counselor - Adult Program Ben Gordon Center, Full-time, Days

Community Support Program Behavioral Health Counselor - Adult Program Ben Gordon Center, Full-time, Days

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Job Description

The

Behavioral Health Counselor reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Under supervision, provides supportive counseling, case management, and community support services.
• Assesses patient and patients family needs, develops treatment plans, provides and evaluates patient care, and assists with discharge planning.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors degree in related field.
• One year of experience interacting with clients for treatment of mental health
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to travel to and from multiple work sites and in the community on a daily basis.

Additional Information:

This role is responsible for providing high quality services that promote optimal social, emotional, and behavioral functioning. They provide intensive case management and community support individual/group services to adults in DeKalb County both in office and natural settings (i.e. home/community). This role provides services to adults suffering from Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), which includes, but not limited to, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder with Psychosis, Major Depressive Disorder with Psychosis, and PTSD.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.