Licensed Clinical Staff (LCSW, LPC)

Benchmark Human Services; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

PTO and sick time

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Short term disability coverage

Employee discounts with vendors

Referral bonuses

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or LMFT to join the Blended Mobile Crisis Team in Gainesville, GA. The clinician will conduct crisis assessments, ensure safety, and coordinate care for individuals in behavioral health crisis within designated Georgia counties.

Responsibilities include rapid crisis response, involuntary commitment assessment when needed, and robust follow-up with providers.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Computer literacy required.
• Willingness to flex schedule.
• Must maintain applicable licenses, training and/or certifications.
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness, emotional disorders and substance-related disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform crisis assessments, including applicable addenda and C-SSRS.
• Answer crisis dispatches and respond face-to-face within ~60 minutes.
• Assess safety and complete involuntary commitments as needed (LCSW/LPC).
• Develop crisis safety plans and facilitate linkage to appropriate care.
• Coordinate with providers to ensure follow-up and adherence to crisis-service recommendations.
• Facilitate rapid referrals to prevent crisis escalation.
• Ensure customer service surveys are completed for consumers of crisis services.
• Provide crisis follow-up within 24 hours for youth and other clinically appropriate cases.
• Complete documentation per policies to meet regulatory requirements and support reimbursement.

Skills

LCSW/LPC/LMFT license

CPR & First Aid

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Flex schedule

License maintenance

Crisis intervention experience

Education

MSW or related Master’s degree

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Licensed Clinical Staff (LCSW, LPC) - Gainesville, GA

Benchmark Human Services - Blended Mobile Crisis Team

In 2025, Benchmark Human Services celebrates 65 Years of Stories! Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people! Benchmark is a national leader in providing services to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. We work with people at home, at work, and in the community providing crisis response.

Benchmark is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed a to join our team in providing crisis support services to individuals in our community who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis.

Since 1960, Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential. We are committed to realizing the full potential of EVERYONE - those we serve, our partners and vendors, and our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger, better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

Clinicians must reside in one of the following counties due to response time requirements: Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Hall, Lumpkin.

Schedule: 7 days on 7 days off

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Profit sharing plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short term disability coverage
• Employee discounts with various vendors
• Referral bonuses
• Advancement opportunities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Complete crisis assessments, including child and adolescent addendum and Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
• Answer all crisis dispatches, and respond face-to-face to all crisis calls within an average of 60 minutes.
• Assess for safety and complete involuntary commitment as needed (LCSW and LPC only)
• Develop crisis safety plans and assist in facilitating linkage to the appropriate level of care
• Follow up with individual's provider, as appropriate to ensure they adhere to crisis-service-recommended support/service.
• Facilitate referrals quickly to prevent escalation of crisis
• Ensure customer service satisfaction surveys are given to consumers of crisis services
• Provide crisis follow-up services within 24 hours of crisis disposition for youth served, as well as any other individuals for whom it is clinically appropriate
• Complete necessary documentation in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, to meet all regulatory requirements and facilitate reimbursement through primary funding sources

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed LCSW, LPC or LMFT
• Valid CPR and First Aide Certification
• Valid Driver's License and Auto insurance
• Must be computer literate
• Must be willing to flex schedule accordingly
• Must maintain any applicable license, training, and/or certifications
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness, emotional disorders and substance related disorders preferred

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Benchmark has provided services for 65 years. Learn more about our 65th anniversary celebration: 65 Years of Stories.

Salary Description

$65,500 $80,000