Anticipated Schedule: Normal dayshift working hours with 2 nights a week a little later (not beyond 7 pm)

The Outpatient Primary Therapist provides treatment for individuals with behavioral health and or substance use disorders. Treatment is provided through individual, family, and group therapy in a clinic setting or through telehealth. Tanner Health System offers a competitive salary and benefits that include health/dental insurance, matching 401K, bonus opportunities, and gym access.

Education

Master's Degree

Experience

Three years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor

Licensed Master Social Worker

Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Advantages

Utilization Review completed by a competent team who will maximize your counseling longevity

Free CE's to continue your professional growth

COVID-19 Considerations:

Currently providing both in-person and telehealth options to ensure all treatment needs are addressed

Qualifications:

* Must have a master's degree in counseling or related fields and be fully licensed by the state of Georgia (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).

* Ability to assess needs, strengths, abilities, and preferences to develop appropriate clinical interventions and a plan of care.

* Ability to effectively use evidence-based practices to assist patients in achieving their identified goals.

* Ability to assess for and assist others with managing crises.

* Ability to effectively teach and model symptom management, communication, and social skills.

* Ability to effectively use active listening skills.

* Ability to empathetically relate to people.

* Ability to maintain information as highly confidential.

* Ability to organize work and meet deadlines.

* Ability to effectively set boundaries.

* Ability to think critically.

* Ability to navigate the electronic medical record.

* Knowledge of the most current DSM diagnostic criteria.

* Familiarity with the continuum of care.

* Duty of care must be exercised with those persons who are currently in recovery or experience a relapse while employed. therefore a minimum of two years away from clinical duties must be observed after the acknowledgment of a problem and or relapse along with treatment completion. This enables the protection of the individuals served and the recovering person as well.

* Employee will obtain initial CPR and SCIPP certification within 90 days of employment. The employee will maintain CPR and SCIPP certification as required.