Clinician Fully Licensed - Clifton Springs MHC

Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, offering a full range of mental health services, developmental disabilities programs and substance abuse treatment to more than 11,000 citizens annually who are uninsured and underinsured.  As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates more than 20 locations in DeKalb County with a diverse workforce of more than 500 direct-care and support staff.
 

Our staff of physicians, nurses, clinicians and support personnel is dedicated to helping our clients and their families recover from these debilitating disabilities and resume productive lives. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings, and we envision a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential. 

Fully Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT)

Clifton Springs MHC – Outpatient
FT | Mon – Fri 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM | Some Evenings & Weekends May Apply

Make a Real Impact—One Life at a Time

At Claratel Behavioral Health, we serve as a vital lifeline for individuals and families navigating mental health and substance use challenges. We're currently seeking a Fully Licensed Clinician to join our compassionate and dynamic outpatient team.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work at the top of your license, engaging in meaningful, evidence-based clinical work that changes lives—and strengthens our community.

Position Summary

As a Fully Licensed Clinician, you’ll conduct biopsychosocial assessments, provide evidence-based counseling, and collaborate on comprehensive care planning. You’ll help clients discover their path to recovery through individual, group, and family therapy while supporting them with trauma-informed, client-centered care.

You’ll also be a key part of a multidisciplinary team that includes medical, psychiatric, and case management professionals, working together to provide holistic, person-first treatment.

Core Responsibilities

Assessment & Triage

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and suicide risk assessments
• Use diagnostic criteria and clinical judgment to inform treatment plans
• Provide sound triage decisions and document assessments in the EHR

Therapeutic Services

• Facilitate individual, group, and family counseling sessions
• Utilize evidence-based approaches tailored to mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders
• Build meaningful therapeutic relationships with clients and their support systems

Treatment Planning & Coordination

• Develop, implement, and update collaborative treatment plans
• Coordinate care with internal and external providers
• Serve as a resource for accessing DCSB, state, and community supports
• Document referrals, discharges, and other care transitions per policy

Professional Development & Compliance

• Maintain clinical licensure and participate in ongoing supervision
• Engage in continuing education and clinical trainings
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
• Fully Licensed as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in Georgia
• 2+ years of clinical experience, preferably in behavioral health or addiction
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records and multitasking in a clinical environment
• Strong diagnostic, engagement, and documentation skills

Preferred:

• Experience with co-occurring disorders or working with youth populations
• Training in evidence-based treatment modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, MI)

Working Conditions

• Outpatient clinic setting
• Mon – Fri, 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM (occasional evenings/weekends as needed)
• Use of computers, phones, fax, copier, and EHR systems daily

What We Offer

• Competitive salary in the public behavioral health sector
• Collaborative team environment with regular supervision and peer support
• Opportunities for advancement and leadership
• Access to continuing education and licensure support
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plan, and more

Join Our Mission

If you're passionate about recovery, resilience, and restoring hope, this is your opportunity to be part of something powerful. Join Claratel Behavioral Health and help build a healthier, stronger, more connected community.  Apply today and make your clinical skills count where they matter most.

Thank you so much for your interest in joining our team! Due to the high number of applications we receive, we’ll be reaching out directly to those selected for an interview. We truly appreciate your understanding and wish you the very best in your job search journey.

Claratel is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE).

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Claratel not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.  This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff and termination

Claratel Behavioral Health participates in E-Verify (Company ID: 226305)