D188 - Adult MH Residential - Residential Care Specialist

About River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the states 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.

AD/MH Residential Care Specialist- Baldwin Location

Company Overview:

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more to our full-time staff.

Program Overview:

The Residential Care Specialist will work closely with the SA/MH Residential Program Manager to support new clients as they enter Community Residential Rehabilitation level 3 services. This role ensures that individuals behavioral health, physical health, and other identified needs are addressed through effective coordination with River Edge programs, primary care, and community partners. The Residential Care Specialist monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment mid care plan.

Location/Schedule: 201 W Mitchell Street, Milledgeville, GA - Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services and support to individuals.
• Supervise the development and implementation of the Individual Service Plan (ISP) for all waiver services, including annual reviews and any ISP addendums.
• Conduct assessments to supp01t the development of individualized service plans.

Technical Competencies:

• Ability to recognize contributions and celebrate accomplishments.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and modeling professional behavior.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED (Required)
• Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g., psychology, sociology, or similar) from an accredited college or university. (Preferred)
• Minimum of two (2) year of supervisory experience.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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