Therapist; Jail

Job Summary

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health! Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities. Are you ready to make a Difference?

Highland Behavioral Health partners will jails in the area to provide behavioral health services for inmates within the jail. The Therapist will provide clinical services for individuals to reduce the impact of their mental health symptoms and/or substance use on their recovery and legal situation.

• Assesses immediate needs and assists individuals in identifying appropriate resources for additional assistance for meeting those needs.
• Provide individual counseling as appropriate for individuals' treatment plans and complete all documentation per service guidelines and policy.
• Coordinates appointments with a Highland Rivers MD/NP for evaluation and monitoring of medications.
• Coordinates community follow up contacts for individuals post release.
• Attends staffing/case meetings with team members as required.
• Educates jail staff on programs and services available for individuals.
• Acts as liaison between the jail and Highland Rivers.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA
• Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.
• Retirement Plan with employer matching
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service
• 10 paid holidays
• 1 personal day
• Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.
• Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.