Licensed Counselor: Impactful Mental Health & Growth

Community Service Board of Middle Georgia; Swainsboro (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Disability Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Training Time

Career Growth & Advancement

And So Much More

Job summary

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia's Adult Outpatient Clinic in Dublin, GA is seeking a qualified Therapist to perform intake assessments and provide mental health care to clients at the designated site. The role demands counseling, case management, crisis intervention, collaborative practice, and adherence to licensure and agency policies.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling education, human services or related field.
• Active Georgia license to provide mental health services (LPC, LAPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.).
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Office Products.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families using evidenced-based interventions as needed and appropriate per diagnosis and session content; prepares treatment plans, biopsychosocial, discharge plans, required screenings and assessments, per governing and regulatory bodies, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, reassessments, and progress notes within required timeframes
• Participate in crisis assessments, interventions, referrals, and follow-up services
• Ensure documentation, authorizations, and required signatures area complete and current
• Collects data about patients through interview, case history, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists
• Provides casework management of a specialized caseload, as appropriate to the individual position's requirements; performs research and case assessments; prepares individualized studies for admission, placement, and/or discharge, as applicable
• Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems
• Follows up to determine reliability and validity of treatment used; makes recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery
• Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities
• Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required
• Maintain licensure, attend required training and staff meetings, and uphold agency policies and professional standards
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent and collaborative work

Microsoft 365 Office

Organization and time management

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia's Adult Outpatient Clinic in Dublin, GA is seeking a qualified Therapist to perform intake assessments and provide mental health care to clients at the designated site. The role demands counseling, case management, crisis intervention, collaborative practice, and adherence to licensure and agency policies.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.