School-Based Mental Health Therapist

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health; Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health in Georgia is seeking a school-based counselor for the Georgia Apex Project to provide assessments, counseling, and crisis intervention within a school setting. The role supports youth through individualized plans and group curriculums while coordinating with community partners.

The position requires collaboration with DFCS, School staff, DJJ, and juvenile court personnel to ensure continuity of care, proper documentation, and eligibility alignment across

Responsibilities

• Provides assessments, individual, family, crisis, and group counseling for individuals according to their treatment plans; completes paperwork according to Policy and Procedure.
• Participates in developing and maintaining a collaborative and cooperative service environment in the community at large.
• Works closely 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 or trainings according to the APEX contract including: Youth MH First Aid, annual SOC Academy and APEX technical assistance meetings.
• Completes all necessary paperwork according to Policy and Procedure; ensures individuals meet eligibility criteria or refers to appropriate provider in the community.
• Manages a caseload by ensuring all services are authorized, chart paperwork is complete and current, and consumer charts are closed according to Policy and Procedure.
• Builds group curriculum and organizes a calendar of groups for intensive crisis intervention.
• Link and/or serve as advocate with other agencies to garner needed resources for individuals.
• Utilizes the multidisciplinary assessment to participate in the development of a comprehensive individualized service/recover plan with a focus on recovery.

Job description

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health in Georgia is seeking a school-based counselor for the Georgia Apex Project to provide assessments, counseling, and crisis intervention within a school setting. The role supports youth through individualized plans and group curriculums while coordinating with community partners.

The position requires collaboration with DFCS, School staff, DJJ, and juvenile court personnel to ensure continuity of care, proper documentation, and eligibility alignment across