Lead Clinician

Claratel Behavioral Health•Atlanta, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Clinician serves as the day-to-day subject matter expert for the Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic team under the general supervision of the Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic Manager. The role supports and trains staff regarding procedures and work expectations and provides backup to the Manager. The Lead Clinician provides clinical services to clients with mental health and substance use disorders using a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and evidence-based framework. Services include assessment, individual, group, and family counseling, psychotherapy, and other treatment modalities. The position requires strong clinical judgment in assessment, application of diagnostic criteria, clinical formulation, and triage. The Lead Clinician provides therapy to clients requiring complex intervention, including those who are suicidal, homicidal, or exhibit life-threatening behaviors; determines the need for involuntary commitment and arranges admission. The role also completes assessments and treatment plans, manages a caseload, and obtains service authorizations. The position works indoors in an outpatient clinic and may provide sessions in person or through telehealth as appropriate and permitted by regulations.

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.

Nice To Haves

CPCS or ACS credential if licensed as an LPC.

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical services, including assessment, individual, group, and family counseling, psychotherapy, and other treatment modalities.
Provide clinical care for clients with mental health and substance use disorders within a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, evidence-based framework.
Exercise 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 exhibit life-threatening behaviors.
Determine the necessity for involuntary commitment and arrange for admission when required.
Complete assessments and treatment plans, manage a caseload, and obtain authorization for services.
Provide 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 to clinical staff as needed.
Assist the Manager in promoting best practices and ensuring quality client care.
Maintain ethical standards and, when applicable, provide clinical supervision.
Demonstrate clinical and professional leadership and model excellent customer service for clients, families, staff, and visitors.
Assist in maintaining environmental safety and a therapeutic milieu for staff, clients, and families.
Support and train staff regarding procedures and work expectations and provide backup to the Manager.