Family Support Professional, AAG

Responsibilities

**This is an ONSITE opportunity - the ideal candidate must be commutable to Atlanta, GA**

 

Eligible candidates must have a related bachelors degree but may not yet be licensed.  Licensed individuals are encouraged to apply.  Compensation will vary depending upon level of licensure

 

Position SummaryThe Family Services Professional, AAG is a Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team member embedded at the Addiction Alliance of Georgia (AAG) site. The position aligns with the Hazelden Betty Ford Family Services team while functioning as an integrated member of the AAG care team. The role provides family education, coaching, support, and in-person and virtual programming; partners closely with AAG clinical and education leaders; and develops referral relationships across Georgia to connect    families and loved ones affected by substance use disorders with services. The position balances direct service delivery with community outreach, relationship development, public speaking, and demand-generation activities.

• Family Care & Program Delivery

• Statewide Outreach, Referral Development & Demand Generation

• AAG Care Team Integration & Education Partnership

• Service Innovation, Quality & Outcomes

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, human services, child development, family studies, or a related field; associate degree plus five years of directly related experience may be considered.
• Minimum three years of experience providing services to family members, caregivers, loved ones, or children affected by behavioral health or substance use challenges.
• Minimum two years of experience in addiction treatment, recovery services, behavioral health, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and sustaining external relationships with healthcare providers, behavioral health organizations, community partners, or other referral sources, including proactive outreach and ongoing relationship management.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating groups, education, workshops, coaching, or family-focused programming.
• Proficiency with electronic health records, customer relationship management or outreach tracking tools, Microsoft 365, virtual meeting platforms, and standard office technology.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Georgia for site visits, conferences, presentations, and partner engagement; occasional evening and weekend work required.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days, if required for assigned work setting.
  • Certification must be from the America Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, public health, or a related field.

• Active professional credential or license appropriate to the scope of assigned services and eligible for practice in Georgia, such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, CADC, or comparable credential. Independent clinical licensure may be required based on final scope and service assignment.

• Current Georgia independent mental health license or advanced substance use disorder credential.

• Experience with evidence-based family approaches for substance use disorders, including CRAFT, family systems, recovery management, or Twelve Step facilitation.

• Established relationships with Georgia behavioral health, healthcare, recovery, education, legal, faith, or community-provider networks.

• Experience in community engagement, business development, referral development, public speaking, conference presentations, or demand generation.

• Experience working in an academic medical center, integrated care setting, or cross-organizational partnership.

• Spanish fluency or other language skills that expand access for Georgia families.

Salary new (max and min)USD $71,748.00 - USD $95,662.00 /Yr.