Bilingual Therapist - Behavior Health

Job DetailsJob Location: Gainesville - Gainesville, GA 30501Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 SalaryJob Summary:

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides direct clinical services to children, adolescents, and families enrolled in our behavioral health therapy program, including Core Tier 2 Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services. The therapist conducts behavioral health assessments, establishes clinical impressions, participates in diagnostic formulation under supervision as required, develops individualized service plans, and provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Services are provided to youth and families funded through Medicaid, private/commercial insurance, grant-funded programs, and self-pay arrangements in accordance with DBHDD, payer, and agency standards.

Responsibilities:  

Direct Clinical Services

Conduct behavioral health assessments and reassessments in accordance with DBHDD and agency standards.
Participate in diagnostic formulation in collaboration with licensed supervisors as required by licensure level.
Develop and implement Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) based on identified clinical needs and treatment goals.
Provide individual therapy to children and adolescents using evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Provide family therapy to strengthen caregiver capacity, communication, and family functioning.
Facilitate group therapy services focused on skill development, coping strategies, emotional regulation, and peer functioning.
Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic services.
Coordinate care with caregivers, schools, medical providers, and other treatment team members as appropriate.

Documentation, Compliance, and Program Quality

Deliver services in accordance with Georgia DBHDD Core Tier 2 standards, Medicaid requirements, commercial insurance payer requirements, and agency policies.
Ensure all clinical documentation supports medical necessity, authorization requirements, and billing standards across Medicaid, private insurance, grant-funded, and self-pay funding sources.
Complete assessments, service plans, progress notes, treatment updates, and discharge documentation within required timelines and agency standards.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation to support regulatory, accreditation, and payer compliance, including participation in documentation reviews and internal audits as requested.
Track and document client progress toward treatment goals, engagement, and retention indicators as part of program outcome monitoring.
Participate in utilization review processes, authorization compliance activities, and payer audit readiness efforts as directed by supervisors.

Program Advocacy and Participation

Support engagement and retention of youth and families in services.
Participate in required trainings, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licensure progress and required continuing education activities.

QualificationsRequirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field
License-eligible in the State of Georgia (APC, LMSW, AMFT, or equivalent)
Must be working toward full professional licensure within one (1) year of hire (or within the timeframe required by state licensure regulations)
Experience working with children, adolescents, and families preferred
Bilingual in Spanish/English required.

Required Competencies

Knowledge of child and adolescent behavioral health treatment approaches
Strong assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention skills
Ability to provide family-centered and trauma-informed care
Effective documentation and electronic health record proficiency
Strong collaboration and engagement skills with families and community partners

Performance Expectations

Meet established clinical productivity standards
Maintain timely and compliant documentation
Participate in supervision and licensure progression requirements
Demonstrate positive engagement, retention, and clinical outcome indicators for youth served

Work Environment:

Position is in  Gainesville, GA office, and is in office as needed
Services provided in clinic and telehealth settings as appropriate
Local travel may be required
Some evening hours may be necessary to meet family scheduling needs
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds