Therapist (Associate or Fully Licensed)

Evolving Solution Services; Clarkston, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Positive Growth, Inc. in Georgia seeks licensed therapists and social workers to provide individual and family counseling for children, adolescents and adults with mental health and substance abuse diagnoses. In-person work across the metro Atlanta area is required.

Full-time (20–25 caseloads) and part-time (12–15 caseloads) positions are available, with an hourly rate range of $25.00–$45.00. Candidates must hold GA LPC, LCSW, LMFT, APC, LMSW, LAMFT or PsyD licensure.

Qualifications

• Must hold GA LPC, LCSW, LMFT, APC, LMSW, LAMFT or PsyD licensure.
• Experience providing individual and family counseling to diverse populations.
• In-person therapy delivery across multiple settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy for children, adolescents and adults.
• Conduct assessments, screenings, diagnoses and treatment planning.
• Maintain case notes and progress reports; coordinate care with other providers.
• Deliver crisis intervention and community referrals when needed.
• Engage with clients in office, home, school, or community settings.

Skills

Licensed professional status GA

Social work license GA

Family counseling experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Chemical Dependency or Counseling

Job description

Positive Growth, Inc. is community based program that provides outpatient mental health services. Positive Growth is looking for fully licensed therapists and social workers, will also consider associate licensed. This position provides mental health services to children, youth, adults, and families. We are looking for therapists to provide individual and family counseling for children, adolescents and adults with mental health/substance abuse diagnoses. Full Time (20-25) and part-time (12-15) caseloads available. Hourly Rate Range: $25.00 - $45.00. Must be flexible to work days and evenings. This position requires a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Chemical Dependency or Counseling and candidates should have LPC, LCSW, LMFT, APC, LMSW, LAMFT or PsyD status in the state of Georgia. This position will require in-person work.

LPC, LCSW, or LMFT (Preferred)

Therapists that specialize in children and adolescents (i.e. play therapy, etc.) is a plus

DEFINITION :

Under general direction, to provide individual and family therapy, assessments, screenings, diagnoses, prognoses, counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment for clients (children, adolescents and families).

Role includes:

• Conducting initial consultations to gather patient information
• Assessing patients’ emotional and mental health and developing treatment plans to meet them
• Asking questions and listening to help patients explore their thoughts and feelings
• Leading patients through mental exercises and role-playing activities when beneficial
• Counseling and advising patients on issues of importance to them
• Intervening with emergency care techniques and protocols when patients are in crisis
• Providing referrals for additional care or services when required

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Meets with individuals, families, and groups in office, home, schools, virtually and community settings throughout the metro Atlanta area to develop client centered service plans; provides direction for client mental health and community activities; assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them; provides a variety of Mental Health counseling and therapy for clients and their families; works with clients’ families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs; advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies; makes referrals and other arrangements for client treatment and service, as necessary; serves as a consultant for other Mental Health staff; prepares and present progress reports on assigned cases; cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs; develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families; completes BIRP notes; performs crisis intervention; attend clinical review meetings; attend assigned team meetings and case conferencing. Maintain update training and/or continued education in your required field of work.