D149 - Adult MH Crisis - Clinician Licensed

About the role

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.

Company Overview

At River Edge Behavioral Health 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

The Adult Crisis Unit clinician conducts intake assessments for new crisis clients, including behavioral health and safety assessments, suicide/self-harm risk evaluations, effective written and verbal communication, and group facilitation.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments for incoming crisis clients.
• Complete Behavioral Health Assessments (BHA).
• Conduct comprehensive safety assessments.
• Assess clients for suicide and self-harm risk.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Facilitate therapeutic and educational groups

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social service field (Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services) or related field.
• Must have Associate License or Fully Licensed in either - LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW)
• Experience working in mental health, behavioral health, or a crisis stabilization setting.
• Experience with trauma-informed care.
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise with the chronically mentally ill population.

Additional Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• 401k with an employer match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short and Long-term disability coverage.
• Life Insurance.