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.

Licensed Therapist – Winn Way MHC - Outpatient Program
Join a mission-driven team that’s transforming lives — one person at a time.
Are you a compassionate and skilled licensed clinician who thrives in dynamic, client-centered environments? We’re looking for a dedicated Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) to join our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), providing vital services to individuals living with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
What You'll Do

As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, from routine to complex cases
• Develop and implement individualized, client-driven treatment plans
• Deliver evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy
• Respond to critical situations including suicidal or homicidal ideation, and assess for involuntary commitment when necessary
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary care planning and case management, ensuring access to internal and external resources
• Track treatment progress and adjust care strategies as needed
• Maintain high standards of documentation and meet all regulatory and agency requirements
• Serve as a clinical liaison, connecting clients to necessary services and support systems
• Participate in regular clinical supervision, peer consultation, and ongoing professional development

• Active Georgia licensure as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
• Proficient in evidence-based treatment for mental illness and substance use disorders
• Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and documentation skills
• Proficiency with EHR systems and comfort managing a clinical caseload
• Flexible, organized, and committed to a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented model of care

• Experience in outpatient or residential mental health and/or addiction treatment
• Experience working with diverse populations, including adults, adolescents, veterans, and those with co-occurring disorders
• Skilled in group facilitation and psychoeducation

• Full-time schedule, primarily weekdays with occasional evening flexibility based on client needs
• Services may be provided in-office or virtually
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 5 lbs and meet general ADA physical requirements

• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for ongoing training, CEUs, and supervision
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A chance to grow with an organization committed to equity, inclusion, and innovation