Therapist - Ware Child and Adolescent

Unison Behavioral Health; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Retention bonus

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Unison Behavioral Health in Georgia seeks clinicians to provide assessments and therapy to children and adolescents in clinic, participate in treatment team planning, perform crisis intervention, and serve as a liaison for social services.

The preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in a helping field and pursuing licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT); must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a helping field and pursuing licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessments and therapy to child & adolescent clients in clinic.
• Participates in treatment team planning and performs crisis intervention.
• Acts as a liaison for social services.

Skills

Diagnostics knowledge

Crisis intervention

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master's degree in a helping field

Job description

Salary

Commensurate with education and credentials

***$1,000 signing bonus after 90 days of employment; $4,000 retention bonus after completion of one year of employment. Additionally, those employees seeking Master's licensure will be allowed up to $500 reimbursement for the cost of study material and/or application/testing fees. ***

Job Description

Provides assessments and therapy to child & adolescent clients in clinic. Provides a broad range of social services to clients and their families. Participates in treatment team planning and performs crisis intervention. Assists in dealing with personal and social problems. Serves as a liaison for social services.

Job Responsibilities

Will work Monday-Thursday, 7 AM – 6 PM.

Competencies

Knowledge of diagnostic impressions or criteria. Knowledge of how client advocacy system operates. Knowledge of individual and group therapy techniques. Knowledge of various therapeutic models and intervention as directly related to area of assignment. Knowledge of crises intervention techniques.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years old to apply. Master’s degree in a helping field and pursuing licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT). Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record with less than 6 points. Preference for experience with or knowledge of trauma informed, resilience-oriented care.

Additional Notes

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. UBH is a tobacco-free campus.