Therapist (Gilmer County Court) W/Sign-On Bonus Of Up To $5k Based On Degree or Licensure Type at Highland Rivers Health in Jasper, Georgia

Job Description:

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:The Therapist will work in collaboration with a case manager and an assigned Accountability Court. The team will focus on assisting individuals with mental health and substance use needs to get the services needed so they can comply with the requirements of the court and avoid further legal issues. The Therapist will provide clinical services for individuals to reduce the impact of their mental health symptoms and/or substance use on their recovery.Are you ready to make a Difference?Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Assesses immediate needs and assists individuals in identifying appropriate resources for additional assistance for meeting those needs.


• Provide individual and group counseling as appropriate for individuals' treatment plans and complete all documentation per service guidelines and policy.


• Works closely with the team case manager to manage a caseload of individuals in need of wraparound services.


• Coordinates community follow up contacts with individuals post crisis.


• Attends staffing/case meetings with team members as required.


• Educates community partners programs and services available for individuals.


• Attends community events to educate and make local citizens aware of the services provided.


• Other duties as assigned.

• 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.