Job Summary:
Exciting new opportunity to start and to join an innovative, community-based behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities services organization located in South Georgia. Georgia Pines Community Service Board is a public, not-for-profit organization with an annual budget of $25M and a diverse workforce of 300 direct-care and support staff. We provide services to 6 rural counties with several locations. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings.
Georgia Pines GAP Program is currently seeking a Licensed Therapist to provide services in our School based Mental Health Program. Provides persons, families or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses and physical or developmental disabilities. Provides patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services. Completes bio-psychosocial assessments, collaborates with consumers to complete individualized treatment plans, conducts individual, group, and family therapy sessions, makes appropriate referrals for needed services, and responsible for pursuing licensure.
Minimum Qualifications:
Position requires licensure in the State of Georgia as an LMFT, LPC, or LCSW.
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Type of Recruitment:
This announcement is open to all qualified persons. Full time unclassified (at-will employment) position with benefits.
Georgia Pines participates in the NHSC student loan repayment program for qualifying positions.
Applications must include a telephone number where the applicant can be reached during the daytime. Failure to provide sufficient detail of work history may result in an applicant not being considered for an interview. An applicant who has a disability which may require special accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should inform the Human Resources Dept. if contacted for an interview.
Internal Applicant Eligibility: To apply, you must be in your current position for a minimum of 6 months with no disciplinary action. If this position is within your current department, you must have been employed in your current position for a minimum of 1 year without disciplinary action. Requests for exceptions must be submitted to the Executive Director.
All Relevant Information Is Subject To Verification:
- A pre-employment physical may be required for appointment to position.
- A pre-employment PPD Tuberculin Skin Test will be required at the applicant's expense.
- An FBI fingerprint-based criminal records investigation is required for appointment to position.
- Pre-employment drug testing is required for appointment to position.
- Males between l8 and 26 years of age will be required to present proof of having registered with the Selective Services System as required by federal law or of being exempt from such registration.
- An official transcript may be required from the college that granted your hours and/or degree. The transcript (Primary Source) will need to be furnished to the Human Resource Department.