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 development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.
River Edge is currently seeking a Full-time Group Leader for the Judiciary In-reach Program. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Group Leader will meet with detainees in a group setting in the jail to conduct group session for both male and female detainees in the areas of mental health and substance use disorder. River Edge professionals shall help identify non-violent misdemeanor offenders who need mental health services, and work with Bibb County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) to refer them to appropriate care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Peer Specialist Certification (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social services related disciplines (Social work, sociology, psychology). (preferred)
• WHAM Certified, Forensic Peer Specialist (preferred).
• Previous experience working in a behavioral health care setting is preferred.
• All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
• Provide 2 Professional references (Former employers only, no family members)
• Must have strong clinical skills.
• Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have ability to multi-task and remain organized.

• Assist detainees in articulating personal goals for recovery through the use group sessions. During these sessions the Group Leader will support detainees in identifying and creating goals and developing recovery plans with the skills, strengths, supports and resources to aid them in achieving those goals.
• Assist detainees in working with their case manager in determining the steps he/she needs to take in order to achieve these goals and self-directed recovery.
• Generating recovery reviews and performance documents to track the rehabilitation process.
• Observing behavior and evidence of general well-being and discusses observations with the clients.
• Report any unusual behavior, conflicts, or recovery deviations to the relevant professionals.