D185 - IDD-CSDC - Clinician Licensed, Crisis

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 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.

Licensed Clinician Position - CSDC

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.

Position Overview:

As a Licensed Clinician, the individual hired is responsible for providing clinical and related services to clients of the center utilizing appropriate culturally competent, evidence-based practices and policies. You will assist in diagnosing and creating a treatment plan for all clients. You will be a critical part of the client's treatment program and assure them they adhere to the guidelines of the facility's programming.

Location/Schedule:

750 Hazel Street, Macon, GA - 36-hour 3-12-hour shifts between Sunday-Saturday and Every Other Weekend.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, monitor progress, and coordinate discharge planning.
• Perform commitment evaluations and execute orders for involuntary commitments in accordance with clinical standards.
• Serve as a client advocate to coordinate services and respond to crisis situations.
• Refer clients and families to community resources such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, employment, and educational services.
• Facilitate support groups and provide family education to promote understanding and support of the client.
• Identify environmental and social barriers impacting client progress through interviews and record reviews.
• Conduct clinical assessments to evaluate behavioral health needs of individuals receiving services.

Required Qualifications:

• Fully licensed in one of the following: LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, or LCSW.
• Master's degree in a social services field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services) or a related discipline.
• Minimum of one (1) year post-master's experience providing mental health and/or substance abuse services.
• At least one (1) year of case management experience, preferably in community-based settings and/or within the criminal justice system.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with the chronically mentally ill population.

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.