Licensed Mental Health Professional

CareATC • Gainesville, GA

55d

About The Position

Imagine empowering individuals within a dedicated patient community to overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. As a trusted clinical partner in our employer-sponsored health center, you'll deliver compassionate, whole-person, integrated mental health care, guiding patients through personal stressors related to relationships, family, parenting, and more. You'll champion emotional wellness and healthy behavioral habits, utilizing evidence-based interventions and a strengths-focused approach to foster sustainable change. Collaborating closely with medical providers and a supportive mental health leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming lives. Picture helping an employee regain their footing after a personal crisis, contributing to a healthier and more resilient workforce.

Requirements

• A Master’s in Social Work (M.S.W.) from a CSWE-accredited program—or a related behavioral health field.
• A current, active license with the Board of Social Work (or related licensing board) in good standing within Georgia. LCSW and LPC preferred. Able to consider LMSW.
• At least 12 months of recent experience (within the last 2 years) providing evidence-based individual counseling in a mental health or healthcare setting.
• Comfortable navigating electronic medical records, clinical documentation, and basic word processing and data entry—ideally with at least 12 months of recent experience.
• Empathy & Compassion: You meet patients where they are, fostering a safe and supportive environment for their growth.
• Strong Communication Skills: You listen attentively, communicate clearly, and collaborate effectively with both patients and interdisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability: You thrive in evolving care environments and readily work with diverse patient populations.
• Team Spirit: You value shared goals, offer support to your colleagues, and contribute to a connected, mission-driven care team.
• Commitment to Whole-Person Care: You see beyond the diagnosis, empowering patients to achieve lasting emotional and behavioral wellness.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience providing integrated behavioral health services in a primary care setting within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, whole-person care to a dedicated patient population, offering individual and/or family counseling to help them manage stress, improve relationships, and develop healthier coping strategies.
• Seamlessly connect patients with long-term therapy, psychiatric services, or vital outside resources when needed, ensuring continuity of care.
• Champion engagement by raising awareness of mental health services through client-driven wellness initiatives.
• Educate and empower patients (and occasionally employers) with valuable knowledge about emotional and behavioral well-being.
• Lead proactive outreach efforts, including check-ins, engaging wellness programs, informative workshops, and active participation in health-related events.
• Bridge the gap to community resources, addressing social determinants of health like access to food, transportation, or medication to enhance overall well-being.
• Collaborate closely with medical providers to gain a holistic understanding of each patient's health journey, ensuring smooth care transitions when specialty referrals are necessary.
• Contribute as an integral member of an integrated care team, aligning corporate wellness goals and strengthening support throughout the health center.
• Identify and address social determinants of health, such as access to food, transportation, or medication, and help patients navigate available solutions.
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with health center staff, leadership, and client partners to achieve shared objectives.
• Adapt to the evolving needs of patients and the center, knowing that your insights and flexibility are valued.

Benefits

• Access to clinic services and medications at no or low cost for you and your dependents, based on location.
• Generous CEU reimbursement to fuel your professional growth.
• Malpractice Insurance is provided for your peace of mind.
• A comprehensive benefits package (for eligible roles), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off, Disability & Life Insurance, a Wellness Program, and much more!

What This Job Offers

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