Therapist (WTRS)

2 months ago

Marietta, United States Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Full time

The Mother's Making A Change Program helps women learn how to manage life issues and day-to- day living without the use of mood- or mind-altering substances or drugs. Program services promote recovery, self-sufficiency, development of support networks and other important life skills to enhance mental health and reduce the risk of needing inpatient treatment. Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Substance Use services help individuals learn how to manage life issues and day-to- day living without the use of mood- or mind-altering substances or drugs. Program services promote recovery, self-sufficiency, development of support networks and other important life skills to enhance mental health and reduce the risk of needing inpatient treatment.

Job Duties:

  • Conduct groups, individual therapy and psychoeducation as delineated via program licensure by Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH)/Health Facility Regulation (HFR).
  • Follow established guidelines in Substance Use Program Plan.
  • Complete behavioral health assessments and/or service plan developments, develop collaborative treatment plans, ongoing assessment of level of care, and all other supporting documentation, including UDS, TB and RPR for substance use intensive outpatient participants.
  • Follow-up calls with referrals and participation in Treatment/consultation/clinical team meetings.
  • Complete monthly Treatment Plan reviews and discharge/transition for individuals served, as clinically indicated.
  • Intervenes and manages acute crisis situations as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
  • Masters Degree in Helping Field and valid psychopathology/diagnostic training.
  • Associate License or Licensed Professional Counselor/Clinical Social Worker/Marriage and Family Therapist as per the State of Georgia
  • At least 1 year experience working in Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Education - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or licensed professional counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Two to three years of full-time clinical experience
  • Bilingual abilities a plus