Therapist (Crisis Stabilization)

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.Are you ready to make a Difference?Job Summary: The Therapist will complete behavioral health and/or crisis assessments, develop treatment and safety plans and deliver clinical services to individuals seeking mental health and substance use related challenges in a fast-paced crisis clinic.

This position involves direct clinical services, staff consultation, case management work and possible involuntary commitment determinations.Job Duties and Responsibilities:


* Completes and documents BHA assessments and with the assistance of the individual, staff will develop treatment plans.


* Guides the individual in the understanding of his/her illness and contributing personal, social and economic factors.


* Assists the individual with discharge planning, identification and accessing community resources including making referrals and other arrangements as necessary.


* Works with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective discharge planning


* Works closely with nursing staff and physicians to ensure cross-disciplinary communication.


* 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