Licensed Clinical Social Worker

5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a compassionate Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our Psychiatry team in Augusta, Georgia. This outpatient position emphasizes evidence-based treatment, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and a focus on diverse patient populations.

Ideal candidates hold an unrestricted Georgia license (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) and have experience in outpatient settings with IOP/PHP exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Current, unrestricted Georgia clinical license in LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
• Experience in outpatient behavioral health or psychiatric settings preferred.
• Experience with IOP/PHP or similar structured programs preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapies and clinical assessment practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to patients with behavioral health and psychiatric conditions.
• Perform psychosocial assessments, evaluations, and treatment planning.
• Create individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Facilitate therapy groups and structured programming in an Intensive Outpatient Program, if applicable.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other team members.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation in the EMR.
• Coordinate care transitions, referrals, and discharge planning.
• Promote patient-centered, recovery-oriented care.

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Position Overview

Wellstar Health System is seeking a compassionate and motivated Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our Psychiatry team in Augusta, Georgia. This position offers an opportunity to provide comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals experiencing a variety of mental health conditions in an outpatient clinical setting. The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse patient populations and a strong interest in providing structured, evidence-based treatment. Candidates with experience in or an interest in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) setting are highly preferred. We welcome applications from independently licensed clinicians, including Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to patients presenting with a variety of behavioral health and psychiatric conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, clinical evaluations, and treatment planning.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, clinical presentation, and established treatment goals.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and structured programming within an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), as applicable.
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other appropriate treatment modalities.
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify interventions as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, and other members of the multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate care transitions, referrals, and discharge planning to support continuity of care.
• Promote a patient-centered, recovery-oriented approach to behavioral healthcare.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Current, unrestricted Georgia clinical license in one of the following:Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Experience providing clinical services in an outpatient behavioral health or psychiatric setting preferred.
• Experience with Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), or other structured behavioral health treatment settings strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic interventions and clinical assessment practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience facilitating group therapy and structured treatment programming.
• Familiarity with CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention.
• Experience treating patients with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, trauma-related conditions, and other psychiatric diagnoses.
• Understanding of the continuum of behavioral healthcare, including outpatient, IOP, PHP, and inpatient services.

Why Join Wellstar?

At Wellstar, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Joining our Behavioral Health team provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and families while collaborating with a dedicated team of psychiatric and behavioral health professionals. Join Wellstar and help us advance the future of behavioral healthcare in Augusta, Georgia. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice

Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.