Clinician Fully Licensed

Claratel Behavioral Health•Decatur, GA

About The Position

Claratel Behavioral Health is hiring a Licensed Clinician for the DeKalb Regional Crisis Center, which provides urgent intervention and stabilization services for adults experiencing behavioral health emergencies. The center offers crisis evaluation, temporary observation, and crisis stabilization services, including intensive care, counseling, medication management, and discharge planning. The clinician is a member of a multidisciplinary team and provides crisis evaluation, stabilization, and withdrawal management services. The role includes assessments, individual, family, and group therapy, discharge planning, and other evidence-based interventions, delivered through collaborative, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care. The position is based in a crisis setting with potential exposure to high-acuity situations. Evening, weekend, holiday, or on-call availability may be required. Pre-employment drug screening may be required, and the selected applicant will be subject to an FBI Criminal History Record Check.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a behavioral health and/or social services field.
Full licensure as an LPC or LCSW.
At least two years of relevant experience.
Proficiency in computer systems and multitasking.
Effective communication with colleagues, clients, families, and external partners.
Ability to collaborate across disciplines and populations.
Resilience under pressure; initiative, flexibility, and professionalism.
Strong communication and multitasking skills.
Ability to work within medical and recovery models.
Competence in treating co-occurring disorders.
Cultural humility and ability to serve diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

Independent licensure in Georgia as an LCSW or LPC.

Responsibilities

Conduct timely, comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and use multiple sources to inform client-centered treatment planning.
Apply standardized assessment tools, such as the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale; make triage decisions using sound clinical judgment and seek supervision when appropriate.
Establish therapeutic relationships with clients and families.
Provide individual, family, and group counseling using evidence-based practices.
Provide crisis intervention, document treatment responses, and modify interventions based on clinical feedback.
Maintain proficiency in mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders and engage clients using trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approaches.
Develop and coordinate individualized treatment plans, documenting goals, objectives, and interventions clearly and specifically.
Serve as a resource for internal and external providers and assist with problem-solving for complex cases.
Communicate and document referrals, discharges, and service authorizations in a timely manner.
Facilitate discharge planning, including safety and crisis plans; conduct follow-up calls and complete monitoring notes according to policy.
Act as a liaison for community resource engagement.
Maintain active licensure and certifications, participate in clinical supervision and continuing education, and engage in organizational training initiatives.