Georgia Department of Corrections Careers

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HCP100  Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1  00000000  Unclassified  1/15/2024  12/31/2024 
Jobcode: HCP100 
Jobtitle: Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1 
Job Category: Counseling 
Entry Salary: $32,472.00 
Pay Grade Max: $43,350.29 
Minimum
Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
OR
Certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification. 
Preferred
Qualification:
One year of experience providing individual and/or group counseling/case management services for a caseload of clients in a clinical setting. 
Note: Notes:
1. This position will be filled at the Behavioral Health Counselor 1 or Behavioral Health Counselor 2 level, depending on the qualifications of the selected applicant.
2. "Degree in a related field" is a degree in the following majors: Psychological Sciences (psychology, criminology), Behavioral Sciences (sociology, criminal justice), Social Sciences (political science, social work), and Education. The degree majors listed are examples only. Other majors will be considered if they are equivalent to the example majors. 
Location Name: Hays State Prison 
Address1: Post Office Box 668 
Address2: 777 Underwood Drive 
City: Trion  Zipcode: 30753 
County: CHATTOOGA COUNTY 

Contact Name: Lyvonne Viers 
Contact Phone#: 706-857-0401 
Contact Email ID: lyvonne.viers@gdc.ga.gov 
Comments: Please complete a State of Georgia Application to include mm/yy of each position listed with detailed job duties