What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist - Behavior Health position at Wellroot Family Services?
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.
Duties And Responsibilities
Direct Clinical Services
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.
Duties And 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Requirements:
- 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 obtain 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
- 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 split between Tucker, GA office and Gainesville, GA office; one primary location will be available as caseload permits
- 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