School-Based Licensed Therapist – Mental Health Clinician

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health; Bremen (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health in Georgia seeks a licensed mental health professional for a school-based position as part of the Georgia Apex Project, funded by DBHDD. The role focuses on delivering assessments, individual/family/counseling, and coordinating with schools to expand access to mental health services for youth.

The position requires active GA licensure (LAPC/LPC/LMSW/LCSW/LMFT), 1+ year of relevant experience, and the ability to collaborate with DFCS, schools, and juvenile

Qualifications

• Active license in GA as LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, or LMFT.
• License eligible candidates will be considered.
• 1+ years’ experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Computer skills, Organizational and teaching skills, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must pass background investigation and drug screen.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessments, individual, family, crisis, and group counseling per treatment plan.
• Completes paperwork according to Policy and Procedure.
• Develops and maintains collaborative, cooperative service environment in the community.
• Works with DFCS, School, DJJ, Juvenile court personnel to ensure continuity of care.
• Provides billable direct service to individuals in a school setting.
• Attends required meetings/trainings per APEX contract (e.g., Youth MH First Aid, SOC Academy).
• Completes paperwork; ensures eligibility criteria met. Refers to appropriate provider when needed.
• Manages caseload; ensures services authorized, charts updated and closed.
• Builds group curriculum and schedules groups for intensive crisis intervention.
• Links with other agencies to obtain needed resources for individuals.
• Uses multidisciplinary assessment to aid in development of individualized service/recovery plans.

Skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Teaching skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Masters

Job description

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health in Georgia seeks a licensed mental health professional for a school-based position as part of the Georgia Apex Project, funded by DBHDD. The role focuses on delivering assessments, individual/family/counseling, and coordinating with schools to expand access to mental health services for youth.

The position requires active GA licensure (LAPC/LPC/LMSW/LCSW/LMFT), 1+ year of relevant experience, and the ability to collaborate with DFCS, schools, and juvenile