Behavioral Health Counselor 3 - AMH Treatment Team

West Georgia Technical College
West Georgia Technical College

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Augusta, GA, USA

USD 57,207.28-57,207.28 / year

Posted on Jun 12, 2026

Work hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

  • Under broad supervision, counsel with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification.
  • Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health.
  • May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse, family, parenting and marital problems, suicide, stress management, problems with self-esteem and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health. May serve as team leader.
  • Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision. Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas. A
  • ct as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
  • Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life. Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
  • Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information. Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment.
  • May supervise professional staff and/or support level staff.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports
Bachelor's degree in in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university in a related field and four (4) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2 (HCP101) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require certification or licensure.
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