School-Based Mental Health Therapist: Crisis & Recovery

Highland Rivers Health in; Bremen (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a Therapist for Haralson County Schools under the Georgia Apex Project. The role focuses on school-based mental health services, providing counseling and assessment within a school setting, and coordinating with local partners to support youth in need.

The position supports a state program aimed at increasing access to behavioral health services for school-aged youth and requires collaboration with DFCS, DJJ, and school personnel to ensure continuity

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.

Job description

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a Therapist for Haralson County Schools under the Georgia Apex Project. The role focuses on school-based mental health services, providing counseling and assessment within a school setting, and coordinating with local partners to support youth in need.

The position supports a state program aimed at increasing access to behavioral health services for school-aged youth and requires collaboration with DFCS, DJJ, and school personnel to ensure continuity