Primary Therapist - Willowbrooke - Carrollton (Days)

About the Role

The Outpatient Primary Therapist provides treatment for individuals with behavioral health and/or substance use disorders. Treatment is provided through individual, family, and group therapy in a clinic setting or through telehealth.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in counseling or related field
• Fully licensed by the state of Georgia (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
• Three years of related experience
• Working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures

Skills

• Ability to assess needs, strengths, abilities, and preferences to develop appropriate clinical interventions and a plan of care
• Ability to effectively use evidenced-based practices to assist patients in achieving their identified goals
• Ability to assess for and assist others with managing crises
• Ability to effectively teach and model symptom management, communication, and social skills
• Ability to effectively use active listening skills
• Ability to empathetically relate to people
• Ability to maintain information as highly confidential
• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively set boundaries
• Ability to think critically
• Ability to navigate the electronic medical record
• Knowledge of the most current DSM diagnostic criteria
• Familiarity with the continuum of care

Responsibilities

• Exercise duty of care with those persons who are currently in recovery or experience a relapse while employed, observing a minimum of two years away from clinical duties after acknowledgment of a problem and/or relapse along with treatment completion
• Obtain initial CPR and SCIPP certification within 90 days of employment and maintain certification as required

Benefits

• Health/dental insurance
• Matching 401K
• Bonus opportunities
• Gym access
• Free CE's for professional growth
• Utilization Review completed by a competent team to maximize counseling longevity

COVID-19 Considerations

Currently providing both in-person and telehealth options to ensure all treatment needs are addressed.