Mental Health Counselor LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW

Behavioral Health Link; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

4 weeks paid time off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Teladoc – employer paid

PTO for CE annually

Paid holidays

Life insurance

401k eligibility after 90 days

Job summary

Behavioral Health Link is seeking a mobile crisis clinician in Clarke County, GA. The role focuses on rapid assessment and crisis stabilization for children and adults in crisis, operating across community settings 24/7.

Being licensed in Georgia (LCSW/LMFT/LPC or LAPC/LAMFT/LMSW) is preferred, with CPR certification required. Offers include competitive pay per hour, benefits, mileage reimbursement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and valid GA license in LCSW/LMFT/LPC or associate license (LAPC/LAMFT/LMSW).
• Valid CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide face‑to‑face clinical assessment and rapid crisis response in community settings.
• Deliver mobile crisis care 24/7 across homes, schools, hospitals, and other settings.
• Respond quickly, professionally, and compassionately to individuals in crisis.

Skills

Clinical experience

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Bilingual preferred

Education

Master’s degree with GA license (LCSW/LMFT/LPC) or associate license (LAPC/LAMFT/LMSW)

Job description

Description

Immediate openings for Full and Part time shifts in Clarke County and surrounding areas. ***YOU MUST BE LICENSED IN MENTAL HEALTH TO BE CONSIDERED***

Available Shifts:

• Wednesday-Saturday 8am to 6pm (FT 40hrs)
• Sunday-Wednesday 3pm to 1am (FT 40hrs)
• Wednesday-Saturday 3pm to 1am (FT 40hrs)
• Friday & Saturday 10pm to 6am (PT 20hrs)

Pay Rate:

Provisionally Licensed (LMSW, LAPC, LAMFT: $28.00 per hour)

Independently Licensed (LPC, LMFT, LCSW: $30.00 per hour)

Candidates must meet job and residency requirements for this role. Valid GA driver’s license, & reliable transportation

Position Overview

Serve as first responder, providing community-based, face-to-face clinical assessment, rapid response to children and adults with behavioral health conditions, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in an active state of crisis. This service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Mobile Crisis care is provided in community settings including, but not limited to homes, residential settings, other treatment/support settings, schools, hospital emergency departments, jails, and social service settings. The ability to respond quickly, professionally, and compassionately is required.

Benefits

• Competitive Rates & 4 weeks of paid time off a year
• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement for all miles travelled
• Free Virtual Mental Health via Teladoc – 100% Employer Paid- Access to therapists, Psychologists & Psychiatrists for all members of your household.
• 16 Hours PTO for Continuing Education Annually
• 10 Paid Holidays Annually - You will be required to work 1 major holiday and 2 minor holidays, if your schedule falls on a holiday.
• 100% Employer paid life insurance coverage up to 1x your annual salary.
• 401k Plan eligible to participate after 90 days of employment- Roth and Traditional plans available.
• Fulfilling and meaningful work that saves lives and makes a positive impact on the world and society!

Requirements

Education & Credentials

• Master’s degree from an accredited school with a valid license in the state of Georgia as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPC (preferred), or an associate level license (LAPC, LAMFT, and LMSW).
• Valid CPR certification is required. You may obtain certification through organizations such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or the Health and Safety Institute.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum one to two years’ clinical behavioral health experience.
• Experience in assessment, crisis intervention and stabilization skills and familiarity with mental health, addictive disease, and Intellectual or Developmental disability service delivery system required.
• Bi-lingual preferred

Travel Requirements

• This is a 100% mobile response position that requires a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• First responders must be able to drive in a car for the duration of their assigned shift, if necessary.
• First responders must be able to drive at any time of day or night, and do so safely and without restriction for length, duration or condition of the drive.
• At times, driving in heavy traffic or other adverse weather conditions may be required.

Behavioral Health Link Equal Opportunity Statement

Behavioral Health Link (BHL) is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination, where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for upholding BHL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. BHL is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process and throughout employment. This commitment extends to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline.