School-Based Mental Health Therapist – Transform Youth Lives

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekday schedule

No travel required

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health in Georgia seeks a licensed professional to join the Georgia Apex Project, delivering assessments, individual, family, crisis, and group counseling in school settings under DBHDD guidance.

The role collaborates with DFCS, schools, and juvenile justice staff to ensure continuity of care, maintains documentation, and supports recovery-focused service plans; applicants must hold an active Georgia license.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia license in LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW or LMFT.
• 1+ year experience with individuals with severe mental illness required.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessments, individual, family, crisis, and group counseling per treatment plans.
• Maintains chart paperwork per policy and procedure.
• Collaborates with DFCS, schools, and juvenile justice personnel to ensure continuity of care.
• Delivers billable direct service in school settings.
• Maintains required meetings and trainings under APEX contract.

Skills

Licensed Georgia counselor

School counseling

Job description

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health in Georgia seeks a licensed professional to join the Georgia Apex Project, delivering assessments, individual, family, crisis, and group counseling in school settings under DBHDD guidance.

The role collaborates with DFCS, schools, and juvenile justice staff to ensure continuity of care, maintains documentation, and supports recovery-focused service plans; applicants must hold an active Georgia license.