Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities:
The Clinical Therapist is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Director. Clinician will be responsible for patient caseload and will provide group, individual, and family therapy. Clinician will conduct psychosocial and biopsychosocial assessments. Clinician will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan, and assist in coordinating discharge planning. The Clinician has primary responsibility for maintaining communication with the family, referral source and other service providers as

Core Job Duties

• Provides excellent individual, family and group therapy to assigned patients following program curriculum provided by Clinical
• Completes all required documentation ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulations, Joint Commission standards and Medical Needs Criteria. This includes the following documents:
• Biopsychosocial Assessment
• Integrated Summary
• Comprehensive Problem List
• Integrated Master Treatment Plan and Updates
• Individual, family and group therapy session notes
• Discharge summary
• Effectively uses therapeutic interventions to assist patients with accomplishing all treatment plans goals and objectives and successfully complete
• Maintain referent contact weekly or as required by Clinical Director.
• Consistently identifies areas for improvement within the department by studying data and developing, implementing and documenting plans for improvement and outcomes

Other Required Tasks:

• Maintains positive relationships with all staff
• Participate effectively in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews
• Maintains healthy boundaries with patients and staff
• Asks for and accepts feedback from supervisors
• Provides a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients
• Communicates significant patient developments to supervisor
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities and contribute to the success of the organization
• Pursues professional development through participation in education and training programs
• Contributes positively to the morale of other staff
• Performs other tasks, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with appropriate licensure / certification as per State regulations
• At least two (2) years of clinical experience in mental health field (additional training may substitute for one year)
• Licensed in the State of GA with one of the following:

APC (Associate Professional Counselor)
AMFT (Associate Marriage & Family Therapist)
LMSW (Licensed Master's Social Work)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates proficiency in communication and written skills
• Knowledge of State and Federal statutes regarding patient confidentiality laws
• Knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards

Other job titles used: Clinician, Licensed Mental Health Professional, Therapist, Recovery Therapist, Inpatient Therapist, Outpatient Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Detox Clinician, Lead Therapist, Dual-Diagnosis Therapist, Trauma Therapist, Substance Abuse Therapist

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year dependent on license

Benefits:

 

• Health insurance

 

Medical specialties:

 

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

 

Schedule:

 

• 8 hour shift

 

Work setting:

 

• In-person
• Office
• Outpatient

 

Ability to commute/relocate:

 

• Perry, GA 31069: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

 

Education:

 

• Master's (Required)

 

License/Certification:

 

• Counseling Certification (Preferred)
• Associate Level License (Preferred)

 

Work Location: In person

Company Description

We are a residential mental health treatment facility dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adolescents experiencing mental health challenges. Our multidisciplinary team creates a safe, structured, and supportive environment where young people can heal, develop healthy coping skills, and reach their full potential. We are committed to clinical excellence, teamwork, integrity, and family-centered care while fostering a positive workplace where employees are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow professionally.

Company Description

We are a residential mental health treatment facility dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adolescents experiencing mental health challenges. Our multidisciplinary team creates a safe, structured, and supportive environment where young people can heal, develop healthy coping skills, and reach their full potential. We are committed to clinical excellence, teamwork, integrity, and family-centered care while fostering a positive workplace where employees are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow professionally.