What are the responsibilities and job description for the D118 - APEX - GAP Clinician Non-Licensed Twiggs County School District position at River Edge Behavioral Health?
About River Edge Behavioral Health
Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.
APEX - GAP - Clinician Non-Licensed, APEX Twiggs County School District
Company Overview:
At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.
Program Overview:
River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking experienced Mental Health Therapists to provide behavioral health services within local schools through the Georgia APEX Program. In this role, you will serve children aged 5 and up in elementary, middle, and high schools in the Twiggs County School District. This is an exciting opportunity to build extensive clinical experience with a wide range of behavioral health conditions in a supportive, professional environment at a nationally recognized and growing program.
Location/Schedule: (main hub) 175 Emery Highway, Macon., GA - Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and family therapy for youth with mental health and/or substance use disorders in school settings, clinics, or via telehealth.
- Conduct clinical assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and obtain necessary service authorizations.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Rehabilitation Counseling.
- Eligibility for associate licensure (LAPC/LPC, LMSW/LCSW, or LAMFT/LMFT) is required; licensure pursuit must begin upon hire.
- Associate or full clinical licensure preferred (LCSW/LMSW, LPC/APC, LMFT/LAMFT).
Additional Benefits:
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 11 Paid holidays
- Voluntary Life Insurance
If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.