Associate Counselor / Therapist

Pyramid Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

21h•$48,000 - $65,000

About The Position

High Focus Centers in Marietta, part of Pyramid Healthcare, provides outpatient treatment for mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. The Associate Counselor / Therapist creates individualized treatment plans to support each client’s goals and provides clinical services as part of a healthcare team. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with pay of $48,000–$65,000 based on education, experience, and licensure.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, or counseling.
Georgia licensure as one of the following: LAPC (Licensed Associate Professional Counselor), LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), LMSW/LCSW (Licensed Master's in Social Work/Licensed Clinical Social Worker), or LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor).

Nice To Haves

Experience in mental health, trauma, eating disorders, and substance use domains.

Responsibilities

Evaluate the behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs of clients and family members.
Consult regularly with the treatment team to develop and monitor treatment goals.
Provide individual and family sessions, facilitate therapeutic groups, and maintain contact with referral sources and outpatient providers.
Maintain clinical records and appropriately document services and client engagement.
Provide documentation and support for utilization review and participate in the utilization review process.
Participate in aftercare plan development and outcome data collection.
Contribute to program-specific curriculum development, literature review, and training.
Participate in the on-call rotation as directed by the supervisor.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, including providing crisis intervention.
Complete all required training sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.