Description

Ascend partners with Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, Georgia’s largest Community Service Board (CSB), to staff clinical and non-clinical jobs in behavioral health. Being part of our team and working in a CSB means you’re helping individuals and families otherwise unable to access treatment from private providers to address healthcare challenges associated with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases. You’ll be working with purpose to make a difference in the lives of people who need you most. Each of our jobs will work within a State Community Service Board facility. 

Job Description:

• Provide assessments and be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Provide individual therapy, group therapy, Diagnostic Assessments and Crisis Intervention for individuals diagnosed with Mental Health and Substance Abuse disorders.
• Hold and maintain caseload of individuals.
• Develop personalized treatment plans and update/ monitor progress of individuals served.
• Perform marketing activities and community outreach.
• Computer skills sufficient to learn and utilize the electronic medical records.
• Maintain positive relationship with community partners.
• Along with all other requirements mandated by federal, state, company, and insurance policies.

Ascend Community Staffing Partners, LLC does not discriminate with regard to employment, compensation, place of work, or promotion because of race, color, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, age or national origin.

English-Spanish bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Master's Degree from an accredited program.
• Must hold a LAPC, LAMFT, LMSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT professional license in the state of Georgia.
• Two or more years experience in behavioral health setting preferred.
• Skilled in working independently and implementing time management strategies.
• Ability to demonstrate positive team interactions with other clinic staff.
• Computer skills sufficient to learn and utilize the electronic medical records.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug testing and have a clean 7 year motor vehicle report