Crisis Mental Health Clinician I

Community Service Board Of Middle Georgia - Peo, Ltd.; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO policy

401(k) with company match

Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid training time

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Service Board of Middle Georgia in Dublin, GA seeks a Clinician I for our Behavioral Health Crisis Center. The role delivers counseling, conducts screenings, assessments, and safety planning, and coordinates referrals to community resources.

The provider must hold a Master’s degree in a related field and an active Georgia license, with strong communication and collaboration skills. The BHCC features 40 beds (24 crisis stabilization, 16 observation) and offers 24/7 crisis coverage, with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, counseling education, human services or related field.
• Active Georgia license to provide mental health services (LPC, LCSW, LMFT etc.).
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Office Products.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver counseling and educational services to individuals and families/significant others in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
• Adhere to ethical and professional counseling standards in all interactions with individuals, families, and external agencies.
• Conduct initial screening interviews to assess substance use and identify co-occurring or additional concerns.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations and safety plans.
• Complete the Crisis Treatment Plan bundle with required components.
• Complete the C-SSRS within four hours of admission and review findings if completed by nursing staff.
• Obtain signatures for crisis safety plans and provide copies to individuals.
• Meet with individuals at intervals to review progress and update treatment plans.
• Assist individuals in developing treatment goals and interventions within established timeframes.
• Facilitate and coordinate referrals to service providers and community resources.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related

Active Georgia professional license (LPC/LCSW/LMFT etc.)

Tools

Driver’s license

Microsoft 365 Office

Job description

Community Service Board of Middle Georgia in Dublin, GA seeks a Clinician I for our Behavioral Health Crisis Center. The role delivers counseling, conducts screenings, assessments, and safety planning, and coordinates referrals to community resources.

The provider must hold a Master’s degree in a related field and an active Georgia license, with strong communication and collaboration skills. The BHCC features 40 beds (24 crisis stabilization, 16 observation) and offers 24/7 crisis coverage, with