Bilingual Therapist - Behavior Health

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides direct clinical services to children, adolescents, and families enrolled in our behavioral health therapy program, including Core Tier 2 Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services. The therapist conducts behavioral health assessments, establishes clinical impressions, participates in diagnostic formulation under supervision as required, develops individualized service plans, and provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Services are provided to youth and families funded through Medicaid, private/commercial insurance, grant-funded programs, and self-pay arrangements in accordance with DBHDD, payer, and agency standards.

Responsibilities

Direct Clinical Services

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and reassessments in accordance with DBHDD and agency standards.
• Participate in diagnostic formulation in collaboration with licensed supervisors as required by licensure level.
• Develop and implement Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) based on identified clinical needs and treatment goals.
• Provide individual therapy to children and adolescents using evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Provide family therapy to strengthen caregiver capacity, communication, and family functioning.
• Facilitate group therapy services focused on skill development, coping strategies, emotional regulation, and peer functioning.
• Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic services.
• Coordinate care with caregivers, schools, medical providers, and other treatment team members as appropriate.
  
  

Documentation, Compliance, and Program Quality

• Deliver services in accordance with Georgia DBHDD Core Tier 2 standards, Medicaid requirements, commercial insurance payer requirements, and agency policies.
• Ensure all clinical documentation supports medical necessity, authorization requirements, and billing standards across Medicaid, private insurance, grant-funded, and self-pay funding sources.
• Complete assessments, service plans, progress notes, treatment updates, and discharge documentation within required timelines and agency standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation to support regulatory, accreditation, and payer compliance, including participation in documentation reviews and internal audits as requested.
• Track and document client progress toward treatment goals, engagement, and retention indicators as part of program outcome monitoring.
• Participate in utilization review processes, authorization compliance activities, and payer audit readiness efforts as directed by supervisors.
  
  

Program Advocacy and Participation

• Support engagement and retention of youth and families in services.
• Participate in required trainings, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional licensure progress and required continuing education activities.
  
  

Qualifications

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field
• License-eligible in the State of Georgia (APC, LMSW, AMFT, or equivalent)
• Must be working toward full professional licensure within one (1) year of hire (or within the timeframe required by state licensure regulations)
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish/English required.
  
  

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of child and adolescent behavioral health treatment approaches
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention skills
• Ability to provide family-centered and trauma-informed care
• Effective documentation and electronic health record proficiency
• Strong collaboration and engagement skills with families and community partners
  
  

Performance Expectations

• Meet established clinical productivity standards
• Maintain timely and compliant documentation
• Participate in supervision and licensure progression requirements
• Demonstrate positive engagement, retention, and clinical outcome indicators for youth served
  
  

Work Environment

• Position is in Gainesville, GA office, and is in office as needed
• Services provided in clinic and telehealth settings as appropriate
• Local travel may be required
• Some evening hours may be necessary to meet family scheduling needs
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds