Behavior Specialist - AMH Treatment Team
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- Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD
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- Aug 02, 2019 Post Date
Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Behavior Specialist with the Adult Mental Health (AMH) Treatment Team on Recovery Care Unit. This position will work 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Georgia Regional Hospital – Savannah (GRHS) operates 180 licensed, accredited inpatient beds for two major program areas: 1) adult mental health, 2) adult forensic services.
GRHS offers inpatient adult mental health services, inpatient habilitation services and forensic program services to a catchment area of approximately 45 Georgia counties.
Benefits:
• Vacation - 15 days each year up to 5 years of service; 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service; 21 days each year for 10 + years of service
• Sick Leave – accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
• Holidays – the state of Georgia recognizes 12 paid holidays
• Retirement - 401(k) with a matching employer contribution and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Available Insurance – Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & Dependent Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare & Childcare
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
Job Description:
Under general supervision, this position will serve as psychologist’s assistant providing services primarily on an AMH unit. Will provide individual and small group therapy on psychosis, mania, depression, anxiety, etc. Will be responsible for crisis management and completing safety plans, behavioral guidelines, substance abuse, behavioral assessment, and behavioral interventions as needed.
This position develops, implements, and is responsible for the integrity of behavior support plans. Recognizes and discusses potential behavioral problems with the treatment team. Works with psychology staff with psychological services and behavioral assessment/interventions. Works with unit treatment team and nursing staff to carry out individualized treatment plans.
**You may log on to Team Georgia for status of your application. If selected for phone screening, you will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in our agency.
*We reserve the right to remove postings at any time.
Georgia Regional Hospital – Savannah (GRHS) operates 180 licensed, accredited inpatient beds for two major program areas: 1) adult mental health, 2) adult forensic services.
GRHS offers inpatient adult mental health services, inpatient habilitation services and forensic program services to a catchment area of approximately 45 Georgia counties.
Benefits:
• Vacation - 15 days each year up to 5 years of service; 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service; 21 days each year for 10 + years of service
• Sick Leave – accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
• Holidays – the state of Georgia recognizes 12 paid holidays
• Retirement - 401(k) with a matching employer contribution and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Available Insurance – Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & Dependent Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare & Childcare
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
Job Description:
Under general supervision, this position will serve as psychologist’s assistant providing services primarily on an AMH unit. Will provide individual and small group therapy on psychosis, mania, depression, anxiety, etc. Will be responsible for crisis management and completing safety plans, behavioral guidelines, substance abuse, behavioral assessment, and behavioral interventions as needed.
This position develops, implements, and is responsible for the integrity of behavior support plans. Recognizes and discusses potential behavioral problems with the treatment team. Works with psychology staff with psychological services and behavioral assessment/interventions. Works with unit treatment team and nursing staff to carry out individualized treatment plans.
**You may log on to Team Georgia for status of your application. If selected for phone screening, you will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in our agency.
*We reserve the right to remove postings at any time.
Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience OR One year of experience at the lower level Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1 (HCP100) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require certification or licensure.
