Bilingual Therapist - Behavior Health

United Methodist Childrens Home Of North Georgia Conference; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United Methodist Childrens Home Of North Georgia Conference seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist to provide direct clinical services to children, adolescents, and families in our therapy program, including Core Tier 2 services. Responsibilities include assessments, ISP development, individual, family, and group therapy, and trauma-informed care.

You will coordinate with caregivers, schools, and medical teams, ensuring documentation supports medical necessity and payer requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field.
• License-eligible in Georgia (APC, LMSW, AMFT, or equivalent).
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and reassessments.
• Develop Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) based on clinical needs.
• Provide individual therapy to children and adolescents.
• Provide family therapy to strengthen caregiver capacity.
• Facilitate group therapy focusing on skills and regulation.
• Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
• Coordinate care with caregivers, schools, and medical providers.
• Maintain compliant documentation for billing and regulatory standards.
• Monitor progress toward treatment goals and outcomes.
• Participate in supervision, licensure progression, and trainings.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

EHR proficiency

Collaboration with families

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling/Social Work/Psychology/MFT

Georgia license-eligibility

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Job Summary:The Behavioral Health Therapist provides direct clinical services to children, adolescents, and families enrolled in our behavioral health therapy program, including Core Tier 2 Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services. The therapist conducts behavioral health assessments, establishes clinical impressions, participates in diagnostic formulation under supervision as required, develops individualized service plans, and provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Services are provided to youth and families funded through Medicaid, private/commercial insurance, grant-funded programs, and self-pay arrangements in accordance with DBHDD, payer, and agency standards.Responsibilities:Direct Clinical ServicesConduct behavioral health assessments and reassessments in accordance with DBHDD and agency standards.Participate in diagnostic formulation in collaboration with licensed supervisors as required by licensure level.Develop and implement Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) based on identified clinical needs and treatment goals.Provide individual therapy to children and adolescents using evidence-based therapeutic interventions.Provide family therapy to strengthen caregiver capacity, communication, and family functioning.Facilitate group therapy services focused on skill development, coping strategies, emotional regulation, and peer functioning.Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic services.Coordinate care with caregivers, schools, medical providers, and other treatment team members as appropriate.Documentation, Compliance, and Program QualityDeliver services in accordance with Georgia DBHDD Core Tier 2 standards, Medicaid requirements, commercial insurance payer requirements, and agency policies.Ensure all clinical documentation supports medical necessity, authorization requirements, and billing standards across Medicaid, private insurance, grant-funded, and self-pay funding sources.Complete assessments, service plans, progress notes, treatment updates, and discharge documentation within required timelines and agency standards.Maintain accurate and timely documentation to support regulatory, accreditation, and payer compliance, including participation in documentation reviews and internal audits as requested.Track and document client progress toward treatment goals, engagement, and retention indicators as part of program outcome monitoring.Participate in utilization review processes, authorization compliance activities, and payer audit readiness efforts as directed by supervisors.Program Advocacy and ParticipationSupport engagement and retention of youth and families in services.Participate in required trainings, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.Maintain professional licensure progress and required continuing education activities.Requirements:Minimum Qualifications:Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health fieldLicense-eligible in the State of Georgia (APC, LMSW, AMFT, or equivalent)Must be working toward full professional licensure within one (1) year of hire (or within the timeframe required by state licensure regulations)Experience working with children, adolescents, and families preferredBilingual in Spanish/English required.Required CompetenciesKnowledge of child and adolescent behavioral health treatment approachesStrong assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention skillsAbility to provide family-centered and trauma-informed careEffective documentation and electronic health record proficiencyStrong collaboration and engagement skills with families and community partnersPerformance ExpectationsMeet established clinical productivity standardsMaintain timely and compliant documentationParticipate in supervision and licensure progression requirementsDemonstrate positive engagement, retention, and clinical outcome indicators for youth servedWork Environment:Position is in Gainesville, GA office, and is in office as neededServices provided in clinic and telehealth settings as appropriateLocal travel may be requiredSome evening hours may be necessary to meet family scheduling needsMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds