Impactful LCSW: Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist (IOP)

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Augusta, GA seeks a compassionate Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our Psychiatry team in an outpatient setting. The role focuses on comprehensive behavioral health services across individuals and families, with emphasis on evidence-based care.

Ideal candidates hold a GA license (LPC/LCSW/LMFT) and have experience in outpatient behavioral health, IOP/PHP settings, and a strong interest in structured therapy interventions such as CBT/DBT.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field.
• Current Georgia professional license (LPC/LCSW/LMFT).
• Experience in outpatient behavioral health or psychiatric settings preferred.
• Exposure to IOP/PHP or structured behavioral health programming preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapies and clinical assessment practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy for behavioral health and psychiatric conditions.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, evaluations, and treatment planning.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical presentation and goals.
• Facilitate IOP programming and structured groups when applicable.
• Apply CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based modalities as appropriate.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions to optimize outcomes.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other team members.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EMR.
• Coordinate care transitions, referrals, and discharge planning.
• Promote patient-centered, recovery-oriented behavioral healthcare.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Clinical documentation

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/ Social Work/ LMFT or related field

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Augusta, GA seeks a compassionate Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our Psychiatry team in an outpatient setting. The role focuses on comprehensive behavioral health services across individuals and families, with emphasis on evidence-based care.

Ideal candidates hold a GA license (LPC/LCSW/LMFT) and have experience in outpatient behavioral health, IOP/PHP settings, and a strong interest in structured therapy interventions such as CBT/DBT.