Therapist (Crisis Stabilization) at Highland Rivers Health in Marietta, Georgia

Job Description:

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!Highland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.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.Are you ready to make a Difference?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.