Fully Licensed Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Georgia Families in Transition • Decatur, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Georgia Families in Transition is looking for individuals to join our community-based mental health team! The Therapist position is focused on providing individual/family mental health counseling using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches of care for children, adolescents, and adults in the clients county location. GFIT strives toward a company culture based in collaboration, teamwork, honesty, and promotion of self-care and is looking for members of our mental health team who share this vision.

Requirements

• Must hold an active LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license in the State of Georgia (required)
• Minimum of a Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related human services discipline
• Candidates must also be prepared to provide the required information and documentation to complete their CAQH profiles to facilitate credentialing and billing processes.
• Must be able to pass DBHDD background check (required prior to providing any services to clients)
• Completion of state-mandated training within the first 30 days of hire: CPR/First Aid, CPI, CSSRS, Relias
• Demonstrable knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
• Willingness to learn new documentation and clinical skills
• Receptivity to feedback and constructive criticism
• Prompt communication, collaborative personality, and passion for mental health and human services

Nice To Haves

• Possessing a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) credential is considered a strong plus.
• Knowledge of Medicaid/CMO compliance requirements preferred
• Bilingual skills advantageous

Responsibilities

• Providing individual/family mental health counseling using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches of care.
• Timely documentation submission
• Commitment to providing consistent, ongoing services to clients
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary to enhance and restore functioning
• Participate in coordination of care with a multi-disciplinary treatment team
• Meet or exceed agency required productivity and documentation standards
• Services are either provided in person or via Telehealth, depending on the client’s authorization and clinical needs.
• For clients seen in-home, case assignments are organized by county location, typically within an hour or less of travel.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Flexible for both in person and telehealth
• Flexible to work afterschool hours and weekends in order to accommodate the needs of the clients served. With availability to provide services during morning, afternoon, and/or evening hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level