Licensed Professional Counselor — Outpatient Therapist

Community Service Board of Middle Georgia; Waynesboro (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid-Time Off Policy withFlex

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Short- & Long-Term 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 invites a qualified Therapist to join our team in Dublin, GA. You will handle intake assessments and deliver mental health care, providing resources for clients’ individual needs, while maintaining compliance with governing bodies.

Responsibilities include counseling, treatment planning, crisis intervention, documentation, and collaboration with other professionals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, counseling education, human services or a 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
• 2-4+ years of clinically supervised counseling, assessment, and crisis intervention experience

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families using evidenced-based interventions; prepares treatment plans, biopsychosocial, discharge plans, required screenings and assessments; provides 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 are current
• Collects data about patients and evaluates data to determine proper therapeutic approach
• Provides casework management of a specialized caseload and prepares individualized studies for admission, placement, and discharge
• Provides and/or arranges therapeutic interventions for patients in crisis or with serious disturbance problems
• Follows up to determine reliability and validity of treatment and recommends modifications
• Consults with other legal and treatment agencies regarding patient records and responsibilities
• Consults with other therapists and staff; refers clients to appropriate service agencies
• Maintain licensure, attend required training and staff meetings, and uphold agency policies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Time management

Organization

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia's Adult Outpatient Clinic invites a qualified Therapist to join our team in Dublin, GA. You will handle intake assessments and deliver mental health care, providing resources for clients’ individual needs, while maintaining compliance with governing bodies.

Responsibilities include counseling, treatment planning, crisis intervention, documentation, and collaboration with other professionals.