D105 - Adult MH Outpat -Master Level Clinician

River Edge; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health seeks a Mental Health Clinician in Macon, GA, to conduct assessments and provide counseling for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Join a supportive work culture offering comprehensive benefits to make a significant impact on client lives. Ideal for those licensed or license-eligible in the behavioral health fields, with a commitment to personal growth and client care.

Benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Short and long-term disability coverage

11 Paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Fully licensed or license eligible in relevant behavioral health disciplines.
• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
• At least one year of post-master's experience in providing mental health treatment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments for clients in supportive housing.
• Develop solution-focused treatment plans with clients.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions.

Skills

Client Participation

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Counseling

Education

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling

LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW (license eligible)

Job description

175 Emery Hwy, Macon, GA 31217, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM

About River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

Company Overview:

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Program Overview:

River Edge is actively seeking an experienced, license-eligible, or licensed Mental Health Clinician with a master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related behavioral health fields. This position, located at our Adult Outpatient Center, involves conducting behavioral health assessments primarily on adult populations with mental health, substance abuse, developmental disabilities, or co-occurring disorders. We are looking for candidates eager to expand their expertise in a professional environment within an organization committed to being a national leader.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for clients in the permanent supportive housing units.
• Elicit client participation in the development of a solution-focused treatment plan to address important goals, objectives, and interventions.
• Participate in Individual counseling, Group counseling.
• Identifies and provides intervention for potential crisis situations.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and training programs as designed.
• Attend clinical supervision to increase skills and knowledge.
• Maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including case notes, treatment plan reviews, discharge planning, and Outcomes.
• Maintain working knowledge of treatment agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with clients.
• Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including all of River Edge's policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Plan, DBHDD requirements, State Licensing standards, County Monitoring requirements, and managed care regulations.

Qualifications:

• Fully Licensed in either - LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW) or license eligible.
• Recent graduates with a Master's in a behavioral health field are encouraged to apply if license is eligible.
• Master's degree in social service field (Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services) or related field
• At least one (1) year of postmaster's experience providing mental health and substance abuse treatment. (preferred)

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity.We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.