Licensed Professional Counselor

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is dedicated to providing quality innovative behavioral healthcare in a recovery-based environment. CSB of Middle Georgia is recognized as a state leader in comprehensive behavioral healthcare, offering integrated cost-effective services. The agency serves residents of Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties, as well as Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, and Screven counties through the Ogeechee Behavioral Health Division.

About the role

The Adult Outpatient Clinic is seeking a qualified Therapist to handle intake assessments, deliver mental health care, and provide resources to patients based on their individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families using evidence-based interventions as appropriate per diagnosis and session content.
• Prepares treatment plans, biopsychosocial assessments, discharge plans, required screenings, and follow-up care programs in compliance with governing and regulatory bodies.
• Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.
• Completes assessments, treatment plans, reassessments, and progress notes within required timeframes.
• Participates in crisis assessments, interventions, referrals, and follow-up services.
• Ensures documentation, authorizations, and required signatures are complete and current.
• Collects patient data through interviews, case histories, and observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and determine therapeutic approaches or referrals.
• Provides casework management of a specialized caseload, including research, case assessments, and preparation of individualized studies for admission, placement, or discharge.
• Arranges for therapeutic interventions for patients or clients in crisis or with serious disturbance problems.
• Follows up to determine reliability and validity of treatment; recommends modifications to services and service delivery.
• Consults with legal and treatment agencies regarding patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities.
• Collaborates with other therapists and related professional/paraprofessional staff; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as needed.
• Maintains licensure, attends required training and staff meetings, and upholds agency policies and professional standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, counseling education, human services, or a related field.
• Active Georgia license to provide mental health services (LPC, LAPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.).
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Office Products.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of clinically supervised counseling, assessment, and crisis intervention experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan Options.
• Generous Paid-Time Off Policy with flexibility.
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Training Time.
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement.

Final pay rate will be dependent on a combination of qualifications such as experience and education. At this time, CSB of Middle Georgia will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.