Mental Health Therapist-Associate or Fully Licensed-COMMUNITY BASED

PREMIER COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site training and development

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

PREMIER COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES LLC is seeking a Community-Based Mental Health Therapist to provide essential behavioral health services in Metro Atlanta. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in social science and will be comfortable working with vulnerable populations.

This role requires strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills, providing therapy services across various community settings. We offer a competitive salary, training opportunities, and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain CPR and CPI certification.
• Active Georgia licensure preferred.
• Experience in community mental health or behavioral health counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based mental health therapy services to clients.
• Conduct behavioral health assessments and treatment planning.
• Deliver individual and family counseling interventions.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Trauma-informed care practices

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in a social science related field

Job description

Benefits

• On site training and development
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Careers Advancement Opportunities

Position Summary

Premier Comprehensive Services is seeking a Community-Based Mental Health Therapist to provide direct behavioral health services to individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness within Georgia CORE Services. Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the Therapist will provide assessments, treatment planning, individual and family therapy, crisis support, care coordination, and clinical documentation in accordance with DBHDD and Medicaid standards. This position requires a compassionate, ethical, clinically skilled professional who is comfortable working with vulnerable and underserved populations in community-based settings throughout Metro Atlanta. The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, strong clinical judgment, trauma-informed care practices, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Must be willing to provide services in community-based settings throughout Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas.
• Provide community-based mental health therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Conduct behavioral health assessments, intake evaluations, reassessments, and treatment planning as assigned.
• Deliver individual, family, and supportive counseling interventions based upon individualized treatment goals.
• Complete timely, accurate, and audit-ready clinical documentation in accordance with DBHDD, Medicaid, and agency standards.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case staffing, supervision sessions, and collaborative care coordination activities.
• Assist with crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals, discharge planning, and linkage to community resources.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance at all times.
• Utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches when working with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness.
• Travel throughout assigned service areas to provide services in homes, schools, hospitals, shelters, office locations, and other approved community settings.
• Ensure all documentation is completed within required timeframes according to agency and DBHDD standards.
• Maintain compliance with CORE service guidelines, ethical standards, and Medicaid regulations.
• Participate in staff development trainings, supervision, quality assurance reviews, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, organization, and effective communication skills in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in a social science related field (ie counseling, social work, etc.)
• Active Georgia licensure preferred (LPC, LCSW, LMFT); associate licensed clinicians encouraged to apply.
• Experience in community mental health, behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, or case management preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR and CPI certification; agency-supported training and recertification opportunities may be available for eligible employees.
• Must be clinically skilled, ethical, compassionate, and professionally equipped to work with vulnerable and underserved populations diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness in community-based settings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and clinical documentation skills required.
• Ability to function effectively in both community-based and office-based environments.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, dependable cell phone, working computer, and reliable internet access required.
• Work authorization in the United States required.