Lead Clinician

Claratel Behavioral Health•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Clinician serves as the day-to-day subject matter expert for the team under the general supervision of the Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic Manager. The role supports and trains staff on procedures and work expectations and provides backup to the manager. It provides clinical services to clients with mental health and substance use disorders, including assessment, individual, group, and family counseling, psychotherapy, and other treatment modalities within a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and evidence-based framework. The Lead Clinician applies sound clinical judgment in assessment, diagnostic criteria, clinical formulation, and triage. The position also provides counseling and therapy for clients requiring complex interventions, including clients who are suicidal, homicidal, or exhibiting life-threatening behaviors; determines the necessity of involuntary commitment and arranges admission; completes assessments and treatment plans; manages a caseload; and obtains service authorizations. The position works indoors in an outpatient clinic. Sessions may be conducted in person or by telehealth, as appropriate for each client and allowed by regulations. The stated schedule is 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some evening or weekend hours based on clinic needs. The role may require physically assisting clients and carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Pre-employment drug screening and successful completion of a criminal history background check are required.

Requirements

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.
Two years of related work experience.
Computer proficiency and ability to multitask.
Competency in using 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.
Pre-employment drug screening and successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

CPCS or ACS if licensed as an LPC.

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical services.
Maintain high-quality documentation and adhere to agency guidelines.
Provide clinical and administrative oversight of the clinic in the Manager’s absence.
Provide onboarding and additional training for clinical staff as needed.
Assist the Manager in promoting best practices and ensuring quality client care.
Maintain ethical standards.
May provide clinical supervision.
Demonstrate a consistent clinical and professional leadership presence.
Model and ensure excellent customer service to clients, families, staff, and visitors.
Help maintain environmental safety and a therapeutic milieu for staff and clients/families.
Provide assessment, individual, group, and family counseling, psychotherapy, and other treatment modalities.
Use sound clinical judgment in assessment, application of diagnostic criteria, clinical formulation, and triage.
Provide counseling and therapy for clients requiring complex interventions, including those who are suicidal, homicidal, or exhibiting life-threatening behaviors.
Determine the necessity for involuntary commitment and arrange for admission when necessary.
Complete assessments and treatment plans, manage a caseload, and obtain service authorizations.