Licensed Clinician Therapist - Mental Health & Crisis Care

River Edge Behavioral Health Center; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid vacation

Retirement plans

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health Center in Macon, GA seeks a Licensed Clinician to provide clinical services to clients using evidence-based practices. You will assist in diagnosing and creating treatment plans and play a key role in the treatment program, ensuring clients adhere to facility guidelines.

The position offers a 36-hour schedule across 3-12 hour shifts Sunday-Saturday with every other weekend, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid vacation,

Qualifications

• Fully licensed in LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, or LCSW.
• Master’s degree in a social services field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services) or a related discipline.
• Minimum of one (1) year post-master’s experience providing mental health and/or substance abuse services.
• At least one (1) year of case management experience, preferably in community-based settings and/or within the criminal justice system.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with the chronically mentally ill population.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, monitor progress, and coordinate discharge planning.
• Perform commitment evaluations and execute orders for involuntary commitments in accordance with clinical standards.
• Serve as a client advocate to coordinate services and respond to crisis situations.
• Refer clients and families to community resources such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, employment, and educational services.
• Facilitate support groups and provide family education to promote understanding and support of the client.
• Identify environmental and social barriers impacting client progress through interviews and record reviews.
• Conduct clinical assessments to evaluate behavioral health needs of individuals receiving services.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Client advocacy

Education

Master’s degree in a social services field

Job description

River Edge Behavioral Health Center in Macon, GA seeks a Licensed Clinician to provide clinical services to clients using evidence-based practices. You will assist in diagnosing and creating treatment plans and play a key role in the treatment program, ensuring clients adhere to facility guidelines.

The position offers a 36-hour schedule across 3-12 hour shifts Sunday-Saturday with every other weekend, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid vacation,