Admissions Mental Health Clinician/Non-Licensed

Admissions Mental Health Clinician

About River Edge Behavioral Health: River Edge Behavioral Health is recognized for its state‑of‑the‑art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families, and adults annually who experience mental illness, addiction, co‑occurring disorders, and substance abuse problems. In addition, River Edge offers services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive Pay.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• 401k with an employer match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-term disability cov.erage.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Discount Program.

River Edge offers behavioral health outpatient services to adults in Macon‑Bibb County experiencing mental health and substance use challenges and is looking to fill the position of Mental Health Clinician with/at our Bibb Outpatient Services program.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Elicit client participation in the development of a solution‑focused treatment plan to address important goals, objectives, and interventions.
• Complete collaborative documentation.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and training programs as designed.
• Attend clinical supervision to increase skills and knowledge.
• Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support clients in their recovery.
• Collect and review referral information and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews.
• Coordinate the admission and intake with the appropriate staff to ensure a timely and smooth transition into treatment.
• Maintain quality, up‑to‑date clinical records via our electronic medical record, including progress notes, treatment plan reviews, discharge planning, and outcomes.
• Maintain working knowledge of treatment agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with clients.
• Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including all of River Edge's policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Plan, DBHDD requirements, State Licensing standards, County Monitoring requirements, and managed care regulations.
• This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support 1) culturally competent, recovery‑based practices, 2) person‑centered planning as a shared decision‑making process with the individual who defines his or her own life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path towards those goals, and 3) a trauma‑informed culture to aid consumers in the recovery process.

You will need:

• A minimum of a Master's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university, (i.e., LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW) or license eligible.
• Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources.
• Acceptable background check/drug screen.
• Acceptable references.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources.
• At least one year of post‑master's experience, providing mental health and substance abuse treatment.
• At least one year of case management experience, in the community and the criminal justice system.

Location/Schedule:

• 175 Emery Hwy, Macon, GA 31217
• Monday - Friday:9:00am - 5:30pm

Safe Working Environment:

We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we do encourage all employees to wear a face covering.

Diversity and Inclusion:

River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make‑up, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug‑Free Workplace:

River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug‑free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality‑oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre‑employment drug screen.