Therapist (Jail)

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!

Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

Job Summary: Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Substance Use services help individuals learn how to manage life issues and day-to- day living without the use of mood- or mind-altering substances or drugs.

Program services promote recovery, self-sufficiency, development of support networks and other important life skills to enhance mental health and reduce the risk of needing inpatient treatment.

Are you ready to make a Difference?

Job Duties and Responsibilities:


* Conduct groups, individual therapy and psychoeducation as delineated via program licensure by Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH)/Health Facility Regulation (HFR).


* Follow established guidelines in Substance Use Program Plan.


* Complete behavioral health assessments and/or service plan developments, develop collaborative treatment plans, ongoing assessment of level of care, and all other supporting documentation, including UDS, TB and RPR for substance use intensive outpatient participants.


* Follow-up calls with referrals and participation in Treatment/consultation/clinical team meetings.


* Complete monthly Treatment Plan reviews and discharge/transition for individuals served, as clinically indicated.


* Intervenes and manages acute crisis situations as needed.


* Other duties as assigned

Benefits:


* Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA


* Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.


* Retirement Plan with employer matching


* 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service


* 10 paid holidays


* 1 personal day


* Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness


* NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.


* Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.