Clinician Fully Licensed

About the DeKalb Regional Crisis Center

The Crisis Center provides urgent intervention and stabilization services for adults experiencing behavioral health emergencies. It offers three levels of care:

• Crisis Services Center (CSC): Accepts walk-ins, emergency room transfers, and involuntary referrals for evaluation
• Temporary Observation Unit (TOU): Provides 12–24 hours of monitoring for individuals needing further assessment
• Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU): Offers 5–7 days of intensive care including counseling, medication management, and discharge planning

Job Summary

The Licensed Clinician plays a vital role in the delivery of crisis evaluation, stabilization, and withdrawal management services. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, the clinician provides assessments, individual and group therapy, family counseling, discharge planning, and other evidence-based interventions. This role supports the overall mission of the Crisis Center through collaborative, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assessment

• Conduct timely, comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments
• Use multiple sources to inform client-centered treatment planning
• Apply standardized tools (e.g., Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale)
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and triage decision-making
• Seek supervision when appropriate

Therapeutic Counseling

• Establish therapeutic relationships with clients and families
• Deliver individual, family, and group counseling using evidence-based practices
• Provide crisis intervention and document responses to treatment
• Modify interventions based on clinical feedback
• Maintain proficiency in mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders
• Engage clients using trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches

Case Management & Care Planning

• Develop and coordinate individualized treatment plans
• Document goals, objectives, and interventions with clarity and specificity
• Serve as a resource for internal and external providers
• Assist in problem-solving for complex cases
• Ensure timely communication and documentation of referrals, discharges, and service authorizations
• Facilitate discharge planning, including safety and crisis plans
• Conduct follow-up calls and complete monitoring notes per policy
• Act as liaison for community resource engagement

Professional Development

• Maintain active licensure and certifications
• Participate in clinical supervision and continuing education
• Engage in organizational training initiatives

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in behavioral health and/or social services field
• Full licensure is required, LPC or LCSW
• At least two years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in computer systems and multitasking

Preferred Qualifications

• Independent licensure in Georgia (LCSW or LPC)

Interpersonal Skills

• Effective communication with colleagues, clients, families, and external partners
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and populations

Working Conditions

• Crisis setting with potential exposure to high-acuity situations
• May require evening, weekend, holiday, or on-call availability

Key Attributes

• Resilience under pressure
• Initiative, flexibility, and professionalism
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Ability to work within medical and recovery models
• Competence in treating co-occurring disorders
• Cultural humility and ability to serve diverse populations

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