The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Team Facilitator at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital (please visit http://www.wcgrh.org/ for more information about the hospital).

Job Description

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 and/or supervise lower level staff.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

1. Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision

2. Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas

3. Act as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations

4. Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests

5. Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life

6. Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge

7. Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information

8. Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment

9. May supervise professional staff and/or support level staff

10. Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan

11. Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports

                           Shift: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Bachelor's degree in related field AND Four years of related experience

OR

Master's degree AND Two years related experience

OR

One year at the lower level or equivalent position

Note: Some positions may require certification or licensure.

In addition to a competitive salary (See Statewide Salary Pay at this link: http://dbhddjobs.com/files/StatewideSalaryPlanAnnual2009.pdf), we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

This position is a pay grade 15 on the statewide salary plan.

This position is located at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.

Columbus, Georgia is an authentic Rivertown. The gently rolling waters of the Chattahoochee have provided food, energy, employment, and recreation for the citizens of Columbus throughout the years.

Today, the river is home to the 12-mile path known as the Chattahoochee Riverwalk. The Riverwalk provides an excellent facility to bike, in-line skate, jog, or just take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the scenery. The river is also home to the Chattahoochee Princess Riverboat, an authentic 1880's era paddlewheel riverboat, and the Coca-Cola Space Science Center, the first in Georgia and one of only 32 in the United States.

Applying for this position requires two (2) steps. Please be sure to complete both steps in order to be considered.

1. Click on the long link below, complete the summary information form and submit.
2. Email your resume and cover letter to the email address listed below.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dENVS1ItdVd2MTJsTThZV2gzTHFZU1E6MA

Please email your cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format to: WCGRHJobs@dhr.state.ga.us

To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste or type the following title in the subject line of your email: Team Facilitator    If you are currently employed by DBHDD, please include "Internal Employee" in the subject line as well.

You may be subject to a Drug Screen. You may be required to submit fingerprints to check for the existence of Criminal History Record Information through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. You do have the right to challenge the contents of any Criminal History that is located, should you choose to do so.

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provides services to ensure the health and welfare of Georgians. As an employee of DBHDD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.