Mental Health Therapist-Associate or Fully Licensed-COMMUNITY BASED

PREMIER COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES LLC

Atlanta, GA
30+ days ago

Full-time

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Skills

Behavioral Healthunmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Case Managementunmatched
Cellular Telephoneunmatched
Child and Youth Servicesunmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Clinical Study Publicationsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Community Healthunmatched
Community and Social Servicesunmatched
Crisis Interventionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Discharge Plansunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)unmatched
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)unmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Medicaidunmatched
Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Social Sciencesunmatched
Social Workunmatched
Staff Developmentunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched

Description

Benefits:

On site training and development
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement

Benefits/Perks

Careers Advancement Opportunities
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation

Position Summary
Premier Comprehensive Services is seeking a Community-Based Mental Health Therapist to provide direct behavioral health services to individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness within Georgia CORE Services. Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the Therapist will provide assessments, treatment planning, individual and family therapy, crisis support, care coordination, and clinical documentation in accordance with DBHDD and Medicaid standards. This position requires a compassionate, ethical, clinically skilled professional who is comfortable working with vulnerable and underserved populations in community-based settings throughout Metro Atlanta. The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, strong clinical judgment, trauma-informed care practices, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities

Must be willing to provide services in COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS throughout Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas.
Provide community-based mental health therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Conduct behavioral health assessments, intake evaluations, reassessments, and treatment planning as assigned.
Deliver individual, family, and supportive counseling interventions based upon individualized treatment goals.
Complete timely, accurate, and audit-ready clinical documentation in accordance with DBHDD, Medicaid, and agency standards.
Participate in treatment team meetings, case staffing, supervision sessions, and collaborative care coordination activities.
Assist with crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals, discharge planning, and linkage to community resources.
Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance at all times.
Utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches when working with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness.
Travel throughout assigned service areas to provide services in homes, schools, hospitals, shelters, office locations, and other approved community settings.
Ensure all documentation is completed within required timeframes according to agency and DBHDD standards.
Maintain compliance with CORE service guidelines, ethical standards, and Medicaid regulations.
Participate in staff development trainings, supervision, quality assurance reviews, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, organization, and effective communication skills in all interactions.

Qualifications

Master's or Bachelor’s degree in a social science related field (ie counseling, social work, etc.)
Active Georgia licensure preferred (LPC, LCSW, LMFT); associate licensed clinicians encouraged to apply.
Experience in community mental health, behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, or case management preferred.
Must obtain and maintain CPR and CPI certification; agency-supported training and recertification opportunities may be available for eligible employees.
Must be clinically skilled, ethical, compassionate, and professionally equipped to work with vulnerable and underserved populations diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness in community-based settings.
Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and clinical documentation skills required.
Ability to function effectively in both community-based and office-based environments.
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, dependable cell phone, working computer, and reliable internet access required.
Work authorization in the United States required.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Atlanta, GA
Job Type	Full-time

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