Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments and develop solution-focused treatment plans for clients. Coordinate admissions and maintain up-to-date clinical records while providing consultation to support client recovery.
Requirements summary
Requires a master's degree in a human services field and eligibility for licensure. Preferred candidates have at least one year of post-master's experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment.
postgraduate degreeTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationTrauma Informed CareElectronic Medical RecordsMental Health TreatmentClinical ConsultationSubstance Abuse TreatmentPerson Centered PlanningCase CoordinationBehavioral Health AssessmentRecovery Based Practices
Job description
About River Edge Behavioral Health Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities.
River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations.
Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.
Admission Clinician River Edge offers behavioral health outpatient services to adults in Macon-Bibb County experiencing mental health and substance use challenges and is looking to fill the position of Mental Health Clinician with/at our Bibb Outpatient Services program.
Benefits Offered: Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Paid Time Off 12 Paid Holidays 401k with an employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Short and Long-term disability coverage Life Insurance Employee Discount Program In this role you will: Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments to determine the appropriate level of care.
Elicit client participation in the development of a solution-focused treatment plan to address important goals, objectives, and interventions.
Complete collaborative documentation.
Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and training programs as designed.
Attend clinical supervision to increase skills and knowledge.
Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support clients in their recovery.
Collect and review referral information and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews.
Coordinate the admission and intake with the appropriate staff to ensure a timely and smooth transition into treatment.
Maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records via our electronic medical record, including progress notes, treatment plan reviews, discharge planning, and outcomes.
Maintain working knowledge of treatment agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with clients.
Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including all of River Edge's policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Plan, DBHDD requirements, State Licensing standards, County Monitoring requirements, and managed care regulations.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Competitive Pay
Long-term Disability Coverage
Short-term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
401k With Employer Match
Employee Discount Program
This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support 1) culturally competent, recovery-based practices, 2) person centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual who defines his or her own life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path towards those goals, and 3) a trauma informed culture to aid consumers in the recovery process.
You will need: A master's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university, (i.e., LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW) or license eligible.
Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources.
Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources. At least one year of post-master's experience, providing mental health and substance abuse treatment. Location/Schedule: 175 Emery Hwy, Macon, GA 31217 Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm Additional Benefits: Flexible spending accounts 11 Paid holidays Voluntary Life Insurance If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
