Behavioral Health Clinician

HOPE Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Atlanta is seeking a qualified Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW or LPC) to provide compassionate mental health services to individuals in crisis, promoting recovery and resilience. The role includes crisis evaluations, clinical case management, brief psychotherapy for stabilization, and supervising clinical interns, working with the Senior Director of Programs and Clinical Services.

Candidates must hold a valid LCSW or LPC and have experience in crisis intervention, assessments, and

Qualifications

• Valid LCSW or LPC license.
• Experience in crisis intervention and case management.
• Competent in psychosocial assessments and brief psychotherapy.
• Ability to supervise clinical interns.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for empathetic client care.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial and crisis evaluations to assess client needs.
• Provide clinical case management and coordinated care.
• Offer brief psychotherapy for stabilization and symptom management.
• Engage in crisis intervention with immediate support strategies.
• Supervise and mentor clinical interns.
• Collaborate with leadership to refine clinical practices.
• Handle additional clinical responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Crisis intervention

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

LCSW license

LPC license

Job description

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Location:

Hope Atlanta

Job Overview:

Hope Atlanta is in search of a qualified and empathetic Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to fill the role of Behavioral Health Clinician. This essential position is focused on providing exceptional mental health services to individuals in crisis, promoting recovery and resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting thorough psychosocial and crisis evaluations to assess mental health needs of clients.
• Providing clinical case management, ensuring coordinated and individualized care for clients.
• Offering brief psychotherapy focused on quick stabilization and symptom management.
• Engaging in crisis intervention to provide immediate support and coping strategies for clients in distress.
• Supervising and mentoring clinical interns, fostering their professional development.
• Collaborating with the Senior Director of Programs and Clinical Services to implement and refine clinical practices.
• Executing additional clinical responsibilities as directed by the Senior Director, adapting to the changing needs of the organization and its clients.

Qualifications:

• Valid LCSW
• Experience in mental health settings, particularly in crisis intervention and case management.
• Competency in conducting psychosocial assessments and providing brief psychotherapy.
• Effective supervision and mentorship skills for interns.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a commitment to empathetic client care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment.