Social Work Counselor Jobs in Georgia

Job Title: Licensed Professional Counselo Company: The Ark Family Counseling Center Location: Decatur, GA Description: The Ark Family Counseling Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Position Title: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) PT Immediate Hire Opening Date: 2/22/10 Closing Date: Until Filled Position Description: Licensed Professional Counselors / Clinical Psychologists / LMSW most often work in counseling centers and/or group practices. LPCs often: interview patients, give diagnostic tests and assessments, provide individual, family, or group psychotherapy, design and implement behavior modification programs. Some LPCs/LMSWs collaborate with physicians and other specialists to develop and implement treatment and intervention programs that patients can understand and comply with. Location of Position(s): Decatur, Georgia 30035 Major Duties: The candidate will interview children and adolescents and give diagnostic tests. The LPC will also provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy, neuro-developmental therapy, substance-abuse therapy, psychiatric and medication management, and psychological assessments. The LPC will also be responsible for updating individual service and treatment plans, communicating with various referral agencies including DFACS, DJJ, Juvenile Courts, and Schools, and assisting a team of Community Support Individuals and collaborating with mental health professionals. Qualifications/Requirements: Qualifying experience for this position includes at least five (5) years of specialized experience which is directly related to the position, and has equipped the applicant with the particular KSA’s to successfully perform the duties of the position. Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Chemical Dependency or Counseling and LPC, LCSW or PsyD status in the state of Georgia. Also, the candidate should have experience with C&A clients, MICP, administering CAFAS, Individual Service Plans (ISPs), and familiarity with clinical terminology. Must be a U.S. citizen. Salary and Benefits: We offer competitive salaries. Benefits for full time employees will include paid vacation and sick leave, health, dental, and life insurance. Special Notes: N/A

Job Title: LPC or LCSW, SMYRNA Company: Northside Psychological Services Location: Smyrna, GA Description: Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC, LMFT, LCSW) Needed in Smyrna, GA. Group private practice with offices in metro Atlanta area seeking FT LPC or LCSW to provide comprehensive mental health services to both community and private pay clients. Responsibilities include providing child, adolescent, adult, and family psychotherapy for adolescents and adults with various issues. Services are provided in a private offices. Locations include Smyrna, Marietta, and Alpharetta. Main portion of week is spent in Smyrna.. Must be willing to travel between offices for this position. Must be available to work evening a minimum of 2 nights a week. Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: Currently licensed in Georgia (LPC or LCSW), minimum 3 years licensed. *Salary is Competitive and Commensurate with Experience

Job Title: ASSESSMENT COUNSELOR FT - Tues-Fri starts at 5pm, Sat shift starts at 2pm Company: Peachford Behavioral Health System of Atlanta Location: Atlanta, GA Description: Individual will be responsible for conducting level of care evaluations.   Requirements Previous 911 or crisis intervention/hotline experience required.  Applicant must hold a Masters degree in a related clinical area.   Previous hospital setting experience preferred.

Job Title: CERTIFIED ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR (CAC) Company: Summit Ridge Location: Lawrenceville, GA Description:   SummitRidge Hospital specializes in the provision of mental health and chemical dependency services. Our talented team of professionals provide caring and professional inpatient and support services to adults and adolescents suffering from psychiatric or addictive disorders. Additionally, the Geriatric unit provides acute care for seniors in psychiatric crisis.   Join a fast-paced team as a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC).  Primarily responsible for counseling with patients in the Addictive Disorders Intensive Outpatient Program.  Works closely with other members of the Outpatient treatment team to insure provision of quality care.   Requirements Minimum Qualifications:  -         Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in related field -         Certification as an Addictions Counselor (imminent eligibility may be considered depending upon experience – individuals hired without certification are expected to gain certification within one year of hiring) -         Minimum of three years experience with addicted patients Position Tasks:          1.      Clinical Responsibilities: 2.      Performs substance abuse and psychosocial assessments 3.      Works with treatment team in staff meetings to formulate the diagnosis, Diagnostic Summary, Treatment Plan, Discharge Plan, etc. 4.      Plans, organizes, and facilitates group therapies 5.      Conducts individual and family therapy as needed to enhance the patients’ treatment experience 6.      Documents the patients’ treatment experience according to hospital and regulatory agency requirements 7.      Assists in facilitating communication of clinical information, allowing for effective utilization of patients’ resources, continuity of care and effective discharge planningProgrammatic Responsibilities:     8.      Participates actively in program development and improvement (PI) 9.      Participates in efforts to monitor program effectiveness 10.  Assists with initiatives designed to improve compliance with regulatory agency requirements

Job Title: Assessment and Referral Counselor Company: Crescent Pines Location: Stockbridge, GA Description: Southern Crescent Behavioral Health System at Crescent Pines Campus and admission process, including efficient and effective handling of inquiry calls, knowledge of and communication with referral sources; providing hospital and program information to individuals, agencies, facilities, and professionals; making outside referrals, when appropriate; assessing and triaging an individual’s mental health status; making patient safety and level of care recommendations to the physician; identifying insurance benefits, pre-certification of patient care; completing all admission requirements; communicating patient safety concerns and pertinent patient information to unit nursing staff and documenting all necessary information in Med Series 4.   Requirements Masters Degree in from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling or other related fields or Nursing Degree required.   Minimum of two (2) years experience in the mental health field preferred.   Excellent communication skills.  Ability to relate to those emotionally disturbed and in crisis. Medium demand, mentally.  Requires extensive time sitting, writing, and talking on telephone.  Ability to assist in crisis intervention, physical intervention with out of control patients. Performs others duties as may be assigned.

Job Title: Behavioral Intake Counselor - Atlanta, GA-320378 Company: UnitedHealth Group Location: Atlanta, GA Description: Job Category:BehavioralReference Code:320378Position Type:Full-time, Regular UnitedHealth Group is among the most ambitious Fortune 25 companies you'll ever meet. Through our family of businesses, we're working to make the health care system perform better for more people, in more ways than ever.Simply put, we think the entire system can be greater than it's ever been. And that drives us to work harder, aim higher, and expect more from one another.Here, you'll be empowered to make an immediate impact for millions of others. And you'll achieve more than you ever expected. How does that fit with your plans? Behavioral Intake Counselor - Atlanta, GA-320378UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.DescriptionOptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system. If you want more meaning in your career - as a clinician or a business professional - think of OptumHealth as your calling. By providing 60 million Americans with information, tools and solutions, we are helping to guide them through the health care system, financing their health care needs, and enabling them to achieve their personal health and well-being goals. Position Description: OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions is driven by powerful and propriety clinical management methods that optimize the health and well-being of individuals. All Behavioral Solutions programs incorporate state-of-the-art predictive modeling, outcomes management and evidence-based best practices. The result is better care and a reduction in overall health care costs. Our Intake Department is the front line of contact for United Behavioral Health members and providers. We're looking for a master's level professional with excellent communication skills to represent us in assisting callers. This is a great opportunity to connect with people outside of direct care and counseling, while enjoying the professional rewards only a Fortune 50 company can provide. Primary Responsibilities: Answering calls related to health and substance abuse benefits, regarding eligibility, referrals and authorizations Hours will be Monday - Friday 10:30am - 7:00pm At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.QualificationsQualifications: Master's degree in a mental/behavioral health discipline (Psychology, Social Work, etc.) required 1 year of intake or telephonic experience is required 1 year of clinical experience required Manager Care experience or knowledge is preferred Must be able to Mon - Fri 10:30am - 7:00pm a must Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Job Title: Bi-Lingual Family Counselor Company: Youth Villages Location: Atlanta, GA Description: Family Counselor- Atlanta, GAThis position is responsible for providing intensive home-based therapy to families. The Intercept program serves a broad population of youth, including those involved with multiple child-serving systems and those at high risk of removal from their families. The program specializes in diverting youth from out of home placements by helping their families safely maintain youth in their home environment. Intercept also focuses on reunification of youth who are in a residential treatment or foster home setting. Responsibilities: Carries a caseload of 4-6 families. Intensive treatment requires counselor to meet with each family at least three times per week. Develops individualized treatment plans for each case. Ongoing assessments and reviews of treatment progress are performed on a regular basis. Schedule is non-traditional, but flexible and based around clients’ availability. Since counselors are heavily involved with each family, long hours can be required. Documents all sessions within a pre-established cycle time. Documentation is web-based and most locations provide voice-recognition technology. Maintains on-call availability to clients during the week. Counselors rotate on-call availability on weekends, requiring approximately one on-call weekend per month. Works closely with multiple types of clinical supervision provided in individual and group settings led by trained and licensed professionals. Review of progress generally occurs at frequent intervals. Develops strong community relationships and resources with which to provide families as part of treatmentRequirements:Applicant must be fluent in both Spanish and EnglishA master’s degree in a social service discipline (preferred)A bachelor’s degree in a social service discipline (required)1 year of full time work experience in a clinical counseling of adolescents is required Strong organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent written, verbal, and oral skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyBasic computer knowledgeAbility to maintain a flexible scheduleA vehicle to use for work purposes and liability insurance. Counselors are reimbursed for mileage.

Job Title: Certified Addictions Counselor/CAC I or II Company: Coastal Behavioral Health Location: Savannah, GA Description: Assesses and counsels clients regarding psychological, addiction, and emotional problems and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans and discharge safety plans. Educates families and clients regarding diagnoses and safety planning. Participates in treatment team sessions with medical and nursing staff to provide input regarding patient care and treatment interventions. Contacts and schedules counseling sessions with family, significant others, and involved agencies. Communicates with current and potential referral sources in a professional manner, seeking to address any concerns that arise in a timely manner with the patient, and if applicable, the family in developing a safety plan prior to discharge and review this with patient, family, and aftercare provider.   Requirements Must have a Bachelor's degree in counseling, behavioral health services, or related field. MUST have certification via GACA or NAADAC and a minimum of two years experience.

Job Title: IFI Family Counselor - PRN Company: Coastal Harbor Treatment Center Location: Savannah, GA Description: Assesses and counsels individuals and families regarding behavioral or emotional problems and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan by performing the following duties: Develop, implement, and administer therapeutic treatment plan by performing comprehensive assessments of families utilizing various assessment tools for psychological history and compile all pertinent documents to facilitate treatment plan according to the family’s needs; Provide services to families and individuals with emphasis on education; Contact and schedule counseling sessions with family, significant others, and involved agencies. Arrange for family visits off and on facility sites; and act as a liaison with family and other agencies to reunify client with family and reintegrate back into community.   Requirements Bachelor’s Degree is required; with three years related experience and/or training preferred. Master’s degree is preferred; Licensed or Licensed eligible.  Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job Title: ASTP/ASOP Counselor Education #56699 Company: Georgia Southern University Location: Statesboro, GA Description: The Department of Leadership, Technology and Human Development in the College of Education invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Counselor Education.Position Description. Reporting to the department chair, the assistant/associate professor's responsibilities include teaching courses in Counselor Education, advising students, conducting scholarly research and publishing, and providing service to the University, community, and profession. The position is a 9-month appointment with possible summer employment opportunities, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.Required Qualifications: -Earned doctorate in Counselor Education or related field by August 1, 2010. -The ability to teach graduate courses on-campus and off-campus and offer graduate advisement. -The ability to conduct scholarly research and publish and perform service. -Demonstrated commitment to cross-cultural curricula. -The ability to work with diverse student populations. -The ability to use and model technology. -Effective communication skills. -Minimum of 4 years college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor level is required for the rank of associate professor along with a strong record of research and service with publications and presentations in professional venues. Preferred Qualifications: -Graduate of a CACREP accredited program in counseling. -Background in clinical mental health counseling. -Experience in higher education. -Experience teaching via distance education. -Licensure eligibility as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. -Certification or experience in addiction counseling, marriage and family counseling, and/or mental health counseling. -Successful external grant writing. -Experience teaching using distance education technology. Screening of applications begins March 22, 2010, and continues until the position is filled. The position starting date is August 1, 2010. A complete application consists of the following electronic documents: a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be emailed to: James J. Bergin, Ph.D., Search Chair, Search #56699 Counselor Education Program Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development College of Education Georgia Southern University P. O. Box 8131 Statesboro GA 30460-8134 Electronic mail: Register to View Telephone: Register to View More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/positions.htm. Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost. Application Information Apply for this Position through My HigherEdJobs Contact: James Bergin, Phd Georgia Southern University Email Address: Register to View More Information on Georgia Southern University Institutional Profile Current openings for Georgia Southern University on HigherEdJobs.com. Georgia Southern University's Employment Web Page It continues to be the policy of Georgia Southern University to implement affirmative equal opportunity to all employees, students, applicants for employment or admission, and participants in any of the University's programs without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Georgia Southern University is committed to the fulfillment of this policy including, but not limited to, the following actions: recruiting, enrollment, and educational practice, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, or promotion, terms, conditions, and benefits of employment, recruitment or advertising for employment, admission, and service opportunities provided by the University selection for training. As an equal opportunity institution, Georgia Southern University is committed to nondiscriminatory practices consistent with federal and state requirements and objectives, including Executive Order 11246, as amended, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1974, Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended(#38 USC 2012), Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and their implementing regulations. Responsibility for ensuring continued implementation of this policy has been assigned to the Office of Institutional Compliance. Any questions regarding the University's policy of equal opportunity should be addressed to the Director of Diversity Services a Register to View or TDD: 478-0273. In compliance with the regulations listed above, Georgia Southern University does not discriminate against any employee, student, applicant for employment, or applicant for admission in regard to any position for which the individual is qualified. Georgia Southern University will provide reasonable accommodation to all employees, applicants for employment, students, and patrons who have physical and mental disabilities. All University employees are expected to comply with the Institution's affirmative equal opportunity policy and practices and to demonstrate commitment to the University's affirmative equal opportunity objectives. All members of the staff, faculty, and student body are expected to embrace this policy and to ensure that the Institution's nondiscriminatory policy and practices are followed and upheld. A copy of the University's Affirmative Action Plan is available for inspection in the Office of Diversity Services (Room 1066 of the Rosenwald Building) and at the reference desk of the Henderson Library.