Clinician Associate 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. 

Associate Licensed Clinician – Clifton Springs MHC

FT | Mon – Fri 8:15 AM–5:00 PM | Some evenings/weekends as needed

Make an Impact While You Grow

At Claratel Behavioral Health, we believe healing happens in connection—and that compassionate, client-centered care changes lives. We're seeking a passionate Associate Licensed Clinician to join our outpatient mental health team, where you'll have the chance to grow your clinical expertise while making a direct difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.

Whether you're recently licensed or working toward independent licensure, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values clinical growth, teamwork, and recovery-oriented care.

What You'll Do

As an Associate Licensed Clinician, you’ll work alongside a team of dedicated professionals to assess, treat, and support individuals through their mental health journey. From conducting thorough clinical evaluations to delivering evidence-based therapy, your role is pivotal in helping clients stabilize, recover, and thrive.

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform biopsychosocial assessments and suicide risk evaluations
• Formulate diagnostic impressions and collaborate on treatment planning
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based methods
• Deliver trauma-informed, person-centered care for mental health and substance use concerns
• Coordinate services and referrals within a multidisciplinary care team
• Document all services timely and accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing training

What You Bring

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field
• Licensure as LMSW, APC, or AMFT in the state of Georgia
• Actively working toward full licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT)
• At least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in behavioral health or substance use treatment
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices and co-occurring disorders
• Strong documentation skills and proficiency with EHR systems

Preferred:

• Fully licensed clinicians (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) are encouraged to apply
• Experience working with youth or diverse populations is a plus

Why Join Claratel?

• Supportive, team-based work environment
• Ongoing clinical supervision and licensure support
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Competitive salary with excellent benefits
• A mission-driven workplace where your voice—and your impact—matters

Be Part of Something Bigger

If you're a driven, compassionate clinician seeking a meaningful role in a supportive, client-first environment—we want to hear from you. Join Claratel Behavioral Health, where we’re transforming lives through connection, care, and community.  Apply today and take the next step in your clinical career!

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)