Therapist (Community Response Team)

Highland Rivers Health
Dalton, GA
There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health! Sign-On Bonus of $5,000 for LPC or LCSW! 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? JOB SUMMARY :The Community Response Behavioral Health Therapist will work in collaboration with the County Sheriff's Office and representatives of the local Community Services Board on a community response team. The team will focus on jail and emergency room diversion and on reduction of non- emergency 911 calls. The therapist will respond in the community as a member of the team with primary function of assessment of potential mental health and/or substance use disorders and the de-escalation of individuals experiencing a behavior health crisis. The therapist will assist with linkage to appropriate services for ongoing treatment. Additionally, where deemed necessary the therapist will execute the 1013/2013 for transport to an emergency receiving facility for assessment for inpatient admission. Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Responding as a member of the community response to perform behavioral health assessment and intervention for those persons accessing 911 for behavior health needs.
  • Responding with community response team for active 911 calls which appear to have a mental health or substance use component
  • Initiate 1013/2013 process for transport for emergency evaluation for inpatient treatment when deemed necessary.
  • Assesses immediate needs and assists individuals in identifying appropriate resources for additional assistance for meeting those needs.
  • Identifies social and community service agency options and makes appropriate recommendations.
  • Works closely with the team case manager to manage a caseload of individuals in need of wraparound services.
  • Works with the individuals and team case manager to formulate behavior health plans that are individually crafted and person-centered.
  • Coordinates community follow up contacts with individuals post crisis.
  • Attends staffing/case meetings with team members as required.
  • Adheres to all documentation standards and requirements.
  • Educates community partners programs and services available for individuals.
  • Attends community events to educate and make local citizens aware of the services provided.

Benefits:

  • 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.
Posted 2025-09-21

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