Clinician Associate Licensed
About The Position
Under general supervision of the Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic Manager, the Outpatient Clinician serves as the day-to-day subject matter expert for the team. The clinician works with a multidisciplinary team providing evidence-based individual, family, and group counseling and psychoeducation to people with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. The role includes educating clinical staff and clients about harm reduction, early recovery, and relapse prevention, and developing client-driven treatment plans for clients at various stages of recovery. The clinician provides direct clinical services in an outpatient clinic, including assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, treatment planning, caseload management, and service authorization. Services are delivered within a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, and evidence-based framework. Sessions may take place in person or by telehealth, as appropriate and permitted by regulations. The position may involve occasional evening work according to clinic needs.
Requirements
- Eligibility for Georgia licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, or Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.
- Two years of related work experience.
- Computer proficiency and ability to multitask.
- Competency in evidence-based treatments for addictive diseases and mental illness.
- Ability to work from and promote a person-centered, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed philosophy in client care.
Nice To Haves
- Current Georgia licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, or Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.
- Certification, demonstrable experience, or familiarity with substance use disorders and/or Medication Assisted Treatment.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical services, including assessments and individual, group, and family counseling, psychotherapy, and other treatment modalities for clients with mental health and substance use disorders.
- Apply sound clinical judgment in assessment, diagnostic criteria, clinical formulation, and triage decisions.
- Provide counseling and therapy for clients requiring complex intervention, including clients who are suicidal, homicidal, or exhibiting life-threatening behaviors.
- Determine the necessity for involuntary commitment and arrange for admission when necessary.
- Complete assessments, manage a caseload, develop treatment plans, and obtain authorization for services.
- Educate clinical staff and clients about harm reduction strategies, early recovery skills, and relapse prevention skills.
- Assist in maintaining environmental safety and a therapeutic milieu for staff, clients, and families.
- Maintain ethical standards and provide high-quality documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Provide substance-use-specific consultation to outpatient clinical staff and master’s-level interns as needed.
- Model and ensure excellent customer service for clients, families, staff, and visitors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
