Mental Health Counselor – Community and Home-Based

Mental Health Counselor – Community and Home-Based

Position Title: Mental Health Counselor – (Home and Community-Based Mental Health Professional)

Location: Warner Robins, Georgia area

Job Type: Full-Time Contract, Hourly Professional or Employee, Hourly Employee

Compensation Range: Pay Ranges Vary Based on License, certifications, and experience.

Application Deadline: Open until filled (or specific date per posting)

Job Summary:

Under broad supervision, provide counseling and support services with an emphasis on prevention, behavior modification, and recovery in home- and community-based settings. Help youth with severe and persistent mental illness (or co-occurring disorders) live successfully in the community and achieve personal recovery goals. Services are delivered primarily in clients' homes and community settings, with periodic office visits or telehealth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct behavioral and mental health assessments, including risk evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and review individualized treatment and service plans focused on mental health, substance use, daily living skills, and community integration.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling and therapy using evidence-based practices in home and community settings.
• Assist with crisis intervention.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in electronic health records (EHR) and comply with regulatory policies, state laws, and confidentiality standards.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and professional development.
• May include flexible scheduling to meet client needs (evenings and weekends available).
• For licensed therapists: Deliver more advanced psychotherapy and clinical oversight.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related behavioral health field (Master's degree preferred for advanced clinical work).
• 1–2 years of experience in mental health services, preferably in community- or home-based settings.
• Valid Georgia driver's license and reliable transportation (frequent travel to client homes and community sites required).
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating with teams.

Preferred / Licensed Track:

• Master's degree and current Georgia licensure (or license-eligible status) as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent.
• Experience with severe persistent mental illness (SPMI), forensic populations, or co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Bilingual skills are highly valued.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong skills in clinical assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Cultural competence.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with EHR systems.
• Ability to handle flexible hours and work in varied home and community environments.
• Ability to multitask, effectively prioritize tasks, and make necessary quick pivots without dropping details.
• Adaptable and remains calm under pressure

Why Join Us?

• Stability and Longevity – In Business since 2004
• Positive impact on mental health access.
• Engage with an innovative and supportive team of professionals
• Organization with a dedicated Clinical Director.
• Small-team Culture with Impact – Be seen, valued, and influential
• Opportunity for Growth and Expanded Responsibilities
• Patient-Focused Mission – real, measurable human impact – not just metrics
• Professionalized Environment with Structure
• Meaningful Collaboration
• Clear Professional Identity
• Room to Innovate

Pay: $35.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person