Assessment Counselor / Therapist

Pyramid Healthcare; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a licensed therapist for its Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs in North Augusta, GA. The ideal candidate will provide therapy to adolescents presenting with acute psychiatric illnesses and will enjoy a full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Your responsibilities will include conducting group therapy sessions, individual therapy, initial assessments, and collaborating with care teams. A Master's degree and appropriate licensure in GA are required, with salaries starting at $52,000 annually. Join us in making a difference!

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college.
• Experience in mental health, trauma, and substance use.
• Valid GA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group therapy and psycho-education.
• Conduct family sessions and treatment plan reviews.
• Assess initial levels of care for adolescents.

Skills

Group therapy

Individual therapy

Assessment

Crisis management

Knowledge of co-occurring disorders

Education

Master’s Degree in psychology, counseling, or social work

Licensed LMFT, LCSW, LPC

Associate level licensure (LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT)

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Summary

Responsible for facilitating all clinical services for program as outlined by facility standards and in accordance with clinical philosophy of program. Our ideal licensed candidate will enjoy the full time, benefits eligible position as a therapist at our Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient treatment programs serving adolescents (ages 10-18) who present with acute psychiatric illnesses and co-occurring disorders. Candidates must have Associates or fully credentialed counseling License in GA. Pay will reflect level of licensure starting at 56k per year!

Shift

Monday - Friday. Some of the days will be: 8:00am - 4:00pm. Some of the days will be: 10:00am - 6:00pm.

Pay

$52,000 - $56,000 - LAMFT/LMSW/LAPC (Valid in GA). $60,000 - $62,000 - LMFT/LCSW/LPC (Valid in GA).

Clinical Responsibilities Include

• Provide group therapy and group based psycho-education
• Provide individual therapy
• Conduct family sessions to review treatment plans and assess progress
• Conduct initial level of care assessments
• Possesses thorough knowledge of mental illness and adolescents with an emphasis on co-occurring disorders treatment planning, intervention, documentation and the continuum of care.
• Demonstrates ability to engage adolescent patients and care givers in comprehending the interplay that exists when adolescents present with co-occurring disorders and how to best treat such d/o.
• Is able to establish productive working relationships with patients, care-givers, colleagues and community based providers to include school personnel, therapists, psychiatrists, primary care providers and others involved in the adolescent's life.
• Ability to assess risk and work with treatment team to determine level of care.
• Demonstrate ability to utilize electronic medical records and maintain compliance with documentation.
• Demonstrates clinical flexibility in managing crisis.
• Demonstrates skill and ensures staff competence in areas of universal precautions, CPR, medication management, fire safety, pt. abuse reporting, patient rights, age-related competencies, harassment free workplace practices and HIPAA protocols.

Licensure, Education, & Experience

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling.
• Master’s level licensure: (LMFT)Marriage and family therapy, (LCSW) social work, (LPC) professional counseling.
• Associate level licensure is acceptable (LAPC, LMSW, or LAMFT) Preferred experience in within the mental health/ trauma, eating disorder, and substance use domains.

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards For Full-Time Positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.