Admissions Mental Health Clinician – Recovery-Focused Care

River Edge Behavioral Health Center; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

401k with an employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short and Long-term disability cov.er

Life Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health is hiring an Admissions Mental Health Clinician for the Bibb Outpatient Services program in Macon, GA. The role focuses on assessment, treatment planning, coordination, and continuous documentation within a trauma-informed, recovery-focused framework.

The position requires a master's degree in a human services field and relevant licensure or eligibility. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring timely admissions and comprehensive client support across

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university (i.e., LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW) or license eligible.
• Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources.
• Acceptable background check/drug screen.
• Acceptable references.

Responsibilities

• Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Elicit client participation in development of a solution-focused treatment plan to address goals and interventions.
• Complete collaborative documentation.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and training programs as designed.
• Attend clinical supervision to increase skills and knowledge.
• Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support clients in their recovery.
• Collect and review referral information and consult with others to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews.
• Coordinate the admission and intake with the appropriate staff to ensure a timely and smooth transition into treatment.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical records via EMR, including progress notes, treatment plan reviews, discharge planning, and outcomes.
• Maintain working knowledge of treatment agencies and programs and a list of resources for clients.
• Remain in compliance with River Edge policies, procedures, regulations, and standards including QA Plan, DBHDD requirements, licensing standards, and managed care regulations.
• Support culturally competent, recovery-based practices, person-centered planning, and a trauma-informed culture.

Skills

Mental health expertise

Substance abuse knowledge

Community resources

Education

Master's degree in human services

Job description

River Edge Behavioral Health is hiring an Admissions Mental Health Clinician for the Bibb Outpatient Services program in Macon, GA. The role focuses on assessment, treatment planning, coordination, and continuous documentation within a trauma-informed, recovery-focused framework.

The position requires a master's degree in a human services field and relevant licensure or eligibility. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring timely admissions and comprehensive client support across