Behavioral Health Specialist

About the role

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is dedicated to providing those we serve with quality innovative behavioral healthcare in a recovery-based environment. CSB of Middle Georgia is recognized as a state leader in comprehensive behavioral healthcare providing integrated cost-effective services. The agency values Quality, Professionalism, Person-Centered, Recovery, Teamwork, Improvement, Accountability, Management of Practicing Information, Wellness, and Financial Stability.

Located in Dublin, GA, CSB of Middle Georgia serves residents of Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties, and through its Ogeechee Behavioral Health Division serves Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, and Screven counties. The agency is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist for its new Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) in Dublin, GA. This state‑of‑the‑art facility features 40 total patient beds, including 24 crisis stabilization beds and 16 temporary observation beds, offering both voluntary and involuntary patients access to safe, secure, and compassionate care. The BHCC will provide critical support and stabilization services for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises in a safe, structured environment where they can begin their journey toward healing and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision and ongoing administrative oversight, provides counseling to clients and families as appropriate to the position using evidenced‑based interventions as needed and appropriate per diagnosis and session content.
• Prepares treatment plans, biopsychosocial, discharge plans, required screenings and assessments, per governing and regulatory bodies, and follow‑up care programs.
• Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.
• Collects data about patients through interview, case history, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
• Provides casework management of a specialized caseload, as appropriate to the individual position's requirements; performs research and case assessments; prepares individualized studies for admission, placement, and/or discharge, as applicable.
• Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems.
• Follows up to determine reliability and validity of treatment used; makes recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery.
• Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities.
• Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the field of psychology, social work, counseling education, human services or a related field of study and actively be enrolled in a master’s degree program that is license eligible.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of psychology, social work, counseling education, human services or a related field of study.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia license to provide mental health services (LPC, LAPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.).
• 2+ years of Counseling, Assessment, and Crisis Intervention experience.

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Office Products.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines accordingly.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Options!
• Generous Paid-Time Off Policy with Flexibility Companywide!
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match!
• Short- & Long-T