Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems is seeking a clinician to conduct crisis and psychosocial assessments, develop and monitor treatment plans, and participate in discharge planning within an interdisciplinary BHCC team.

The role involves individual and group counseling for complex mental health and substance use cases, along with documenting progress and advocating for patient needs. Strong communication and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Eligibility to be licensed in the state of Georgia.
• Clinical licensure requirements depend on Clinician level (1/2/3).

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical assessments of behavioral health needs.
• Determines appropriate services and plans within established time frames.
• Manages intake process ensuring patient information is complete for applications.
• Assigns priority to eligible applicants and refers others to community services.
• Communicates treatment goals clearly to patient and family.
• Monitors progress and conveys updates to family as appropriate.
• Writes progress notes in patient chart per policy.
• Acts as client advocate to coordinate services or resolve crises.
• Develops and maintains community contacts.
• Participates in strategy meetings and committees to facilitate communication.
• Represents the facility in planned community meetings.
• Participates in case management and discharge planning meetings.
• Makes referrals to appropriate agencies for support services.
• Counsels clients in individual and group sessions to aid recovery and adjustment.
• Provides patient/family education sessions as needed.
• Develops and presents educational programs on social work topics.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Psychosocial assessment

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems is seeking a clinician to conduct crisis and psychosocial assessments, develop and monitor treatment plans, and participate in discharge planning within an interdisciplinary BHCC team.

The role involves individual and group counseling for complex mental health and substance use cases, along with documenting progress and advocating for patient needs. Strong communication and collaborative skills are essential.