NEW OUTLOOK FORENSIC - Therapist

Fully Licensed: Starting at $70,000 Associate Licensed: $57,000Master's Level/ New Graduates: $43,990
Job Description:Legacy Behavioral Health is hiring individuals with a passion for making a difference in their community! We are seeking Therapists to work in Valdosta, GA. Under the direct supervision of the Residential Director and the Accountabbility Court Director our therapists are responsible for completing evaluation and therapeutic services to mental health consumers in an an apartment setting. Duties include completion of complex psychosocial assessments, treatment team participation, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning. Our Therapists provide individual, family, and group counseling to consumers and their families. Must be familiar with all populations within the outpatient clinic including Child & Adolescent, Adult MH and Adult SA. Individuals in this position must be able to collaborate with community referral sources and physicians to ensure continuity of care.
Benefits: Health insurance: Quality, affordable coverage through State of Georgia employee benefit plans.Competitive pay24 Days of paid leave in your first yearRetirement Plans: Automatic 2% employer contribution to your 401(k), plus a 3% match after one yeaThis position requires:Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, or counseling with a supervised clinical practicumDegree must be license eligibleClinical license (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LAMFT, LPC, LAPC) and have experience working in the social services field; preferredSomeone who is dedicated to quality workSomeone who is a self-starter and goal orientatedA valid Georgia driver’s licenseExcellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, conflict resolution, and teamworkComputer experienceWho we are:
Legacy Behavioral Health provides support within 10 counties in South GA, Ben-Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift and Turner County. Legacy Behavioral Health Services believes that through individualized care, quality of care and support, your life could be transformed. Working Conditions:Must be physically and emotionally fit to work in a stress-filled environment to meet deadlines and deal with routine and crisis situations. May have extended periods of sitting, walking, and standing. Requires varying hours of duty to provide monitoring, educational and/or crisis handling, as well as travel to off campus locations in LBHS or personal vehicle. ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION Position opened to: ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS Internal Applicants must be in their current position for 6 months with no disciplinary action unless the position available is within your current department and you have been employed, in your current position, for 1 month without any disciplinary action. Drug-Free and Smoke-Free Workplace/ Equal Opportunity Employer