Crisis Response Counselor - Behavioral Health

State-of-Georgi; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathways Center, in partnership with Coweta County’s Coweta CARES program, seeks a licensed counselor to provide crisis-focused behavioral health services. You will perform BHAs, conduct clinical interviews, and develop treatment plans with a collaborative care team that includes paramedics and EMS personnel.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in social work or counseling and Georgia licensure eligibility within six months (LPC/LCSW/LMFT).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure in the area of assignment and two years of related post-license experience.
• LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license in Georgia or eligibility to be licensed within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial and therapeutic support during mental health crisis.
• Complete Behavioral Health Assessments (BHA) within required timeframes.
• Develop treatment plans with patient input and treatment team.
• Provide professional level therapy for mental illness and/or addiction.
• Collaborate with EMS personnel in the Coweta CARES program.
• Conduct risk assessment and crisis intervention; facilitate admission process.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Behavioral health

Clinical interviews

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Pathways Center, in partnership with Coweta County’s Coweta CARES program, seeks a licensed counselor to provide crisis-focused behavioral health services. You will perform BHAs, conduct clinical interviews, and develop treatment plans with a collaborative care team that includes paramedics and EMS personnel.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in social work or counseling and Georgia licensure eligibility within six months (LPC/LCSW/LMFT).