BHCC CLINICAL - Therapist

• A National Health Service Corp Certified Site for further information visit https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/state-loan-repayment-program/index.html Fully Licensed: Starting at $70,000 Associate Licensed: $57,000 Master's Level/ New Graduates: $43,990 Working Together for A Better Tomorrow!
• Are you passionate about mental health and looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real impact?
• Legacy Behavioral Health Services is seeking a therapist to join our team in Lowndes County.
• Under general supervision, our therapists are responsible for completing evaluation and therapeutic services to mental health consumers in an inpatient setting.
• Responsibilities include completion of complex psychosocial assessments, treatment team participation, treatment planning/monitoring, and discharge planning.
• Provides individual, family and group counseling to consumers and their families.

The Therapist will be supervised by the Clinical Team Leader.

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) and have experience working in the social services field; preferred Someone who is dedicated to quality work Someone who is a self-starter and goal orientated A valid Georgia driver’s license Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork Computer experience.

Benefits

Health insurance: Quality, affordable coverage through State of Georgia employee benefit plans. Competitive pay 24 Days of paid leave in your first year Retirement Plans: Automatic 2% employer contribution to your 401(k), plus a 3% match after one year. Why Legacy? Legacy Behavioral Health Services is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services across 10 counties in South Georgia. Our mission is rooted in transforming lives through compassionate, individualized care. Working Conditions: Must be physically and emotionally fit to work in a stress-filled environment to meet deadlines and deal with routine and crisis situations. May have extended periods of sitting, walking, and standing. Requires varying hours of duty to provide monitoring, educational and/or crisis handling, as well as travel to off campus locations in BHSGA or personal vehicle. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: Must be able to lift fifteen to twenty-five pounds and endure extended periods of standing on a daily basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching as well as lifting and supporting the individuals served. ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION Position opened to: ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS Internal Applicants must be in their current position for 6 months with no disciplinary action unless the position available is within your current department and you have been employed in your current position for 1 month without any disciplinary action. Drug-Free and Smoke Free Workplace/ Equal Opportunity Employer