LOWNDES APEX - FT Therapist

Legacy Behavioral Health Services Human Resources • Valdosta, GA

103d • $43,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Legacy Behavioral Health Services is hiring individuals with a passion for making a difference in their community! We are seeking Therapists to work in our Mental Health Clinic in Valdosta, GA. Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader our therapists are responsible for completing evaluation and therapeutic services to mental health consumers in an outpatient clinic. Duties include completion of complex psychosocial assessments, treatment team participation, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning. Our Therapists provide individual, family, and group counseling to consumers and their families. Must be familiar with all populations within the outpatient clinic including Child & Adolescent, Adult MH and Adult SA. Individuals in this position must be able to collaborate with community referral sources and physicians to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, or counseling with a supervised clinical practicum.
• Degree must be license eligible.
• Clinical license (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LAMFT, LPC, LAPC) preferred.
• Experience working in the social services field.
• Dedication to quality work.
• Self-starter and goal-oriented.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex psychosocial assessments.
• Participate in treatment team meetings.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans.
• Plan for patient discharge.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling.
• Collaborate with community referral sources and physicians.

Benefits

• Health Insurance with options from Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Healthcare.
• Flexible Benefits including Group Term Life, Dependent Life, Accidental Death, Short and Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, Medical/Dependent Care Spending Accounts, and Specified Critical Illness insurance.
• Competitive pay that is regularly compared to the market.
• Paid Time Off.
• Retirement plans including a 401k with a 3% match after one year of employment and a 457.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services including legal assistance, financial consultations, access to work-life specialists, and up to 4 counseling sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees