Licensed Mental Health Clinician

At River Edge Behavioral Health, we aspire to continuously lead with our values and beliefs that enable individuals to develop their potential, bring their full selves to the workplace, and engage in an environment of inclusion.

At River Edge, we know you can choose to work anywhere, be we strive to be an employer of choice. We work every day to make your employee experience great.

We believe in the skilled team members we hire and their ability to "make life better" for someone on their recovery journey or struggling with behavioral health challenges.

ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) is a highly intensive, outreached-based, out of the clinic, service provided by a multidisciplinary team of professionals.

The population targeted is individuals who have serious and persistent mental illness and most have a co-occurring diagnosis of substance abuse.

These are individuals who do not and will not come into the clinic setting for traditional treatment. The ACT Team takes the treatment services to them in their homes, shelters, sidewalks, etc.

ACT is available 24 hours / 7 days a week to individuals through an on-call rotation among ACT team members. Services will be provided after hours and on weekends.

Services provided to Baldwin and Bibb counties.

River Edge is currently looking for a Licensed Associate Licensed (Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Counselor) to serve as the Assistant Lead for our ACT Team.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for clients in the permanent supportive housing units.
• Elicit client participation in the development of a solution-focused treatment plan to address important goals, objectives, and interventions.
• Participate in Individual counseling and group counseling.
• Complete collaborative documentation.
• Identifies and provides intervention for potential crises.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and training programs as designed.
• Attend clinical supervision to increase skills and knowledge.
• Maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including case notes, treatment plan reviews, discharge planning, and Outcomes.
• Maintain working knowledge of treatment agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with clients.
• Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including all of River Edge's policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Plan, DBHDD requirements, State Licensing standards, County Monitoring requirements, and managed care regulations.

Qualifications :

• Licensed in either - LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW)
• Recent graduates with a Master's in a behavioral health field are encouraged to apply if license eligible.
• Master's degree in social service field (Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services) or related field
• At least one (1) year of postmaster's experience providing mental health and substance abuse treatment. (preferred)
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise with the chronically mentally ill population.
• All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
• Provide 2 Professional reference Statements.
• Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources.

Additional Information :

The Application Process :

• All qualified applicants will be considered.
• This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
• The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
• Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.

Safe Working Environment :

We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we recommend full vaccination of all employees.

Getting the vaccine, frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask continue to be the most effective way to fight.

Diversity and Inclusion :

River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic makeup, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace :

River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment.

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.

At-Will Workplace :

Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

EEOC Statement :

River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer : River Edge Behavioral Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area.

It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.