APEX Program Counselor

River Edge Behavioral Health
Milledgeville, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2024
APEX Program, Counselor - Baldwin or Jones County

About River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments, and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The full continuum of River Edge Behavioral Health services provides state-of-the-art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families, and adults annually, who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, or developmental disabilities.

River Edge is seeking several counselors and a team leads clinicians to offer services within local schools via the Georgia APEX Program.

If you are our next APEX Program Counselor, please use this link to complete the online application www.river-edge.org

Location/Schedule: Based out of our offices located at 175 Emery Hwy, Macon GA 31217 but providing services in various locations in local schools; Monday through Friday 8:30 is to 5:00 pm. 

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Providing individual and family therapy both in and out of the clinic to youth (and family) primarily in schools with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders. 
  • Complete assessments, treatment planning, and authorizations for services to be provided.

Minimum Training & Experience:
Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, marriage & family counseling, or rehab counseling, and eligibility to be licensed (LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LAMFT, or LMFT) AND Two years of supervised experience in social services delivery. 

Preferred Qualifications:
  • COVID Vaccinated,
  • Associate or Full clinical license preferred (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
  • Must have a clean driving record and be willing to use your personal vehicle to travel to schools within the surrounding counties.

If selected for an interview, please bring with you a copy of your professional license, driver's license, social security card, the highest level of education (transcripts and degree), and names of three references to the appointment.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring managers. Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.

We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we require full vaccination of all employees.
Getting the vaccine, frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask continues to be the most effective way to fight COVID-19.

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