Paraprofessional- Macon, GA

Job description:

This a community-based counseling position in Macon, GA. Service area includes: Jones, Bibb, Baldwin, Peach, Houston, Hancock, Wilkerson, Washington, Twiggs, Warren and surrounding counties.

Reports to:Team Leader

Organizational Background

Still Waters Professional Counseling Services provides in-home and in-office mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of mental health services to individuals and families in need of counseling, crisis intervention, and prevention in the most appropriate, educational, and accessible manner.

Position Purpose

Paraprofessionals will emphasis on behavior modification and skill-building. They will work with adults and children to promote optimum mental health. May help adults deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; and children with suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete all documentation based on clinical experience and knowledge
• Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests
• Perform drug screenings for clients if needed.
• Evaluate clients physical or mental condition based on review of client information
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
• Work a minimum of 25 billable hours per week. Billable hours are the face to face time with the client.
• Complete documentation within 72 hours of providing services

Working Days / Hours of Work / Schedule

• Monday to Friday, Week-end availability, On call
• Must meet with team leader weekly.
• Counselor makes own schedule based on the availability of the client’s served and their needs.
• Additional trainings may be added throughout the duration of employment. Trainings will not count towards billable hours.

Work Location:

• Multiple Locations (Macon, GA and surrounding counties)
• In-Home, Community-based behavior aide, paraprofessional

Qualification / Education / Preferences Requirements:

Qualifications and Preferences to apply:

• Bachelors level applicants who are currently in an internship or have completed and internship as part of a Master’s degree program meet qualifications to apply.
• Willingness to travel (70% Preferred)

Bachelors Degree in:

• Health and Human Services
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Social Work

Medical specialties:

• Psychology
• Social Work
• Counseling

Internships:

• Opportunities for Bachelor and Masters degree level clinicians are available.

Job Types:

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Contract
• Internship