Behavioral Health Clinician Ii

Behavioral Health Clinician

Salary: $68,967

The Behavioral Health Clinician serves as a key member of the Fulton County Co-Responder (CoRe) Team, a partnership between behavioral health professionals and law enforcement to provide on-scene crisis intervention and post-crisis support for individuals experiencing behavioral health or co-occurring mental health and substance use crises. The clinician responds in real-time to behavioral health-related 911 calls, conducts clinical assessments, de-escalates crisis situations, and connects individuals to appropriate community-based services.

• Master’s degree in Behavioral Science (psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, or related field).
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and one year experience in crisis response, mobile behavioral health, or co-responder work.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Licensed in the State of Georgia as one of the following:
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Psychologist
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Psychiatric Registered Nurse

• Deploys alongside law enforcement to behavioral health-related 911 calls to conduct on-site evaluations, de-escalate crises, and provide clinical support.
• Conducts diagnostic assessments and risk screenings (e.g., Columbia Suicide Risk Screening, Mini Mental Status Exams).
• Develops and implements person-centered treatment and safety plans, ensuring connection to community resources and appropriate levels of care.
• Provides short-term individual, family, and/or group behavioral health interventions.
• Monitors and documents clients’ progress, level of functioning, and adherence to follow-up care.
• Coordinates with case managers, peer specialists, law enforcement, hospitals, courts, and behavioral health providers.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation in compliance with HIPAA, DBHDD policies, and professional standards.
• Participates in team briefings, cross-trainings, and debriefings related to field activities.
• Serves as a liaison between the Department of Behavioral Health, local service providers, and criminal justice stakeholders.

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science (psychology, social work, sociology) or special education; supplemented by training as a social worker, professional counselor, psychiatric nurse, or psychologist; and two years of experience providing behavioral health services; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess state of Georgia license as a professional counselor, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, psychologist, psychiatric nurse, rehabilitation counselor; or certification in special education.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

All applications must be completed in full before they are submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. We do not accept additional information after applications are received by the Department of Human Resources Management.

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee, and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability, or sexual orientation.