About River Edge Behavioral Health
Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the states leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments, and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental 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, awareness education, and recovery groups.
Company Overview
At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.
Program Overview
River Edge is seeking a licensed or license-eligible Mental Health Clinician with a masters degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field. Based at our Adult Outpatient Center, this role involves conducting behavioral health assessments for adults with mental health, substance use, developmental, or co-occurring disorders. Ideal candidates are passionate professionals looking to grow within a mission-driven, nationally recognized organization.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments and develop solution-focused treatment plans in collaboration with clients. • Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and collaborative documentation. • Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records, including treatment plans, case notes, and discharge summaries. • Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, case conferences, and ongoing training. • Ensure compliance with all agencies, state, and regulatory policies, procedures, and quality standards.
Qualifications
Licensed in either:
Recent graduates with a masters degree in a behavioral health field are encouraged to apply if license is eligible.
Masters degree in social service field:
At least one year of post-masters experience providing mental health and substance abuse treatment is preferred.
Additional Benefits
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.