Clinician Associate Licensed

Claratel Behavioral Health•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the 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 to provide 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 position provides outpatient clinical services in an indoor clinic, with sessions held in person or via telehealth when appropriate. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with possible evening work based on clinic needs.

Requirements

Be eligible 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.
Have two years of related work experience.
Demonstrate computer proficiency and the ability to multitask.
Demonstrate competency in evidence-based treatments for addictive diseases and mental illness.
Be able to work from and promote a person-centered, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed philosophy of 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 assessment, individual, group, and family counseling, psychotherapy, and other treatment modalities, within a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, evidence-based framework.
Use sound clinical judgment in assessments, diagnostic criteria, clinical formulations, 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 need for involuntary commitment and arrange admission when necessary.
Complete assessments, manage a caseload, prepare treatment plans, and obtain service authorizations.
Help maintain a safe environment and therapeutic milieu for staff, clients, and families.
Maintain ethical standards.
May provide substance-use-specific consultation to outpatient clinical staff and master's-level interns.
Provide direct clinical services.
Complete high-quality documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
Model and ensure excellent customer service for clients, families, staff, and visitors.
Educate clinical staff and clients about harm reduction strategies, early recovery skills, and relapse prevention skills.