Clinical Therapist-Child and Adolescent at Preventive… · Decatur

Clinical Therapist-Child and Adolescent

Contractor · Location: Decatur, GA, US

Summary: Our Clinical Therapists are pivotal in delivering integrated mental health and substance abuse services to a diverse clientele, including both children and adolescents. In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat mental health and substance-related disorders using a range of evidence-based therapies. Your expertise will help tailor individualized treatment plans that address the unique challenges of each client, contributing significantly to their recovery and overall well-being.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates strong clinical judgement in assessments, application of diagnostic criteria, clinical formulations, and sound triage decisions
• Performs thorough biopsychosocial assessment and develop and implement client driven treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to client needs and goals.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations to understand client needs and challenges.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy sessions to address various mental health conditions such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, and more.
• Continually assess client situations and provide the proper ongoing treatments.
• Maintain confidential records of client interactions, progress notes, and treatment plans.
• Submit all clinical documentation within 48 hours of completing the service.
• Prepare discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, APRNs, case managers, and community resources, to coordinate care and advocate for client needs.
• Participate in regular team multidisciplinary meetings and case conferences to discuss cases, share clinical insight, and enhance treatment strategies.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Educate clients and their families about mental health issues and coping mechanisms.
• All other clinical tasks within reason as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Current, valid state licensure as a clinical psychologist, LCSW, LPC,LMFT or Associate licensure (LMSW, LAPC, AMFT).
• Minimum of two years experience in clinical therapy, with demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessment and treatment.
• Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation software.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a therapeutic alliance and work effectively with diverse populations.
• Commitment to ethical practice and adherence to all professional and legal confidentiality guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Competencies:

• Do the Right Thing – Doing what’s right starts with integrity. It means being honest about your actions, your intentions, and how you treat people—especially when no one’s watching.

• Own It – Everyone has a part. If you’ve been trusted with something, it’s because it’s yours to manage. When we all take care of our piece, everything runs like it should.

• Serve First – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

• Choose Solutions – You always have a choice. Our strength is in choosing what moves us forward. Be someone who solves, and choose what helps, not what hurts.

• Lead with Respect – You can’t lead others if you don’t respect yourself first. Respect shows up in how we speak, how we act, and how we care for people. Leadership starts inside.

• Commit to the Goal – The plan might shift. The process might change. People might come and go. But the goal stays the goal. Get there—and make sure we’re getting there together