Rehabilitation Coordinator - Columbus

Job Summary: Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Provides technical assistance and training within a health care specialty. Plans, directs, and implements a specialty program. Evaluates programs for compliance with state and/or federal guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience performing work related to the area of assignment, which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Healthcare Prgm Consultant 3 (HCP092) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications: A master's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Counseling, Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health, or a closely related field is preferred. Experience providing or coordinating rehabilitation, psychosocial rehabilitation, therapeutic activity, behavioral health, or recovery-oriented services. Experience providing leadership, direction, or supervision to staff and coordinating daily departmental operations. Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric, forensic, behavioral health, or other structured healthcare setting is strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience: Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in rehabilitation, behavioral health, therapeutic recreation, psychosocial rehabilitation, or a related human services setting is preferred. Previous experience coordinating programs, leading staff, or serving in a supervisory or lead capacity is highly desirable. Experience within an inpatient psychiatric or forensic hospital setting is strongly preferred.

Employment Requirements: To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia. Drug Screening, TB Evaluation, Annual Influenza* may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Employer: The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.