Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Therapist to join our dynamic mental health and behavioral care team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive therapeutic services to individuals across diverse age groups, including children, adolescents, and families. Your expertise will help clients navigate mental health challenges, develop coping strategies, and achieve their personal goals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering evidence-based interventions in a supportive, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is energetic, compassionate, and committed to fostering positive change in the lives of those they serve.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations to identify clients’ needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Deliver individual, group, and family counseling sessions utilizing evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-specific interventions, art therapy, play therapy, and behavioral therapy.
- Implement specialized therapies including applied behavior analysis (ABA), addiction counseling, and crisis intervention techniques to support clients with complex needs.
- Collect and maintain accurate clinical documentation, medical records, and progress notes in compliance with HIPAA regulations and clinical ethical guidelines.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans, case management activities, and community resource referrals.
- Engage in culturally sensitive counseling approaches to effectively work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Provide mental health and behavioral care for clients with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including specialized interventions like social work and special education strategies.
- Facilitate intake processes, patient assessments, and ongoing client communication while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Experience
- Proven experience working with children and youth in mental health or behavioral health settings.
- Strong background in home & community care environments with an understanding of client-centered approaches.
- Demonstrated expertise in trauma-specific interventions, PTSD care, crisis management, conflict management, and gender issues counseling.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, clinical documentation standards, and medical records management within healthcare or mental health organizations.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other neurodiverse conditions.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, art therapy, play therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA).
- Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments using diagnostic tools for mental health conditions while adhering to HIPAA privacy standards.
- Skilled in working with families to support child & family counseling goals through effective communication strategies.
Join us as a Therapist if you are eager to empower individuals on their journey toward mental wellness! We value energetic professionals who thrive in collaborative environments where compassion meets innovation—helping us create brighter futures for those we serve every day.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Clarkston, GA 30021
