Therapist - Associate/Fully Licensed - St. Illa Residential

Unison Behavioral Health • Waycross, GA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Therapist provides counseling with an emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification. The role develops and implements behavior management and/or skills acquisition plans and works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. Counseling may help individuals address addictions and substance abuse, suicide, stress management, self-esteem, and issues associated with mental and emotional health.

The position is based at St. Illa Residential, 3455 Harris Road, Waycross. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual salary is commensurate with education and credentials. A $1,000 signing bonus is offered at hire, with a $4,000 retention bonus after one year of employment. Employees pursuing master's licensure may receive up to $500 reimbursement for study materials and/or application or testing fees. Free clinical supervision is available.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and pursuing licensure.
• One year of experience in a social service-related position.
• Knowledge of diagnostic impressions or criteria.
• Knowledge of how the client advocacy system operates.
• Knowledge of individual and group therapy techniques.
• Knowledge of therapeutic models and interventions directly related to the area of assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Full licensure (LMFT, LPC, or LCSW) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling with an emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification.
• Develop and implement behavior management and/or skills acquisition plans.
• Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health.
• Help individuals address addictions and substance abuse, suicide, stress management, self-esteem, and mental and emotional health issues.

Benefits

• $1,000 signing bonus at hire.
• $4,000 retention bonus after completion of one year of employment.
• Up to $500 reimbursement for study materials and/or application or testing fees for employees seeking master's licensure.
• Free clinical supervision.
• UBH is a certified National Health Service Corps loan repayment agency.

What This Job Offers

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