Mental Health Clinician | Hybrid
Company: Benchmark Human Services
Location: Canton
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Description In 2025, Benchmark Human Services celebrates 65
Years of Stories ! Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one
of the most respected organizations in the country in the areas of
intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral
health. Our Georgia Community Action Treatment (CAT) program is
recruiting for a Mental Health Clinician. The program serves region
1 and region 2 of Georgia. Georgia Community Action Treatment (CAT)
is intended to be a safe and effective alternative for children
with serious behavioral health conditions that are creating crisis
in the family. Upon successful completion, the family should have
the skills and support system needed to maintain improvements made
during services. The goals of the CAT program are to: Strengthen
the family and support systems for youth and your adults to assist
them to live successfully in the community. Decrease out – of –
home placements, including psychiatric hospitalizations and
Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) involvement. Improve family
and youth functioning. Decrease substance use and abuse. Transition
into age – appropriate services. Increase health and wellness.
General Responsibilities: This position serves as an integral
member of a team where safety and well-being of children,
adolescent, adults, and all members of the family unit is
paramount. The Mental Health Clinician (MHC) will provide clinical
services to individuals and families to promote healthy development
for children, adolescent and families. The MHC will also support,
advocate and link families to community resources to foster
self-sufficiency while building on community strengths and cultural
groups. This is a Hybrid position with Community based duties and
responsibilities . The following licensures qualify: LCSW, LPC,
LMFT, LMSW, LAPC, or LAMFT. BENEFITS: Hybrid schedule Health,
vision and dental insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement
401k plan with company match Tuition reimbursement Paid Time Off
and Sick Time Pay Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employee
discounts with various vendors Advancement opportunities Referral
bonus ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Comply with all
standards to ensure the health and safety of all individuals.
Participate in the development and implementation of a
comprehensive individualized initial assessment and all service
plans with goals and objectives. Attend and actively participate in
all meetings with the Department of Child Services for the
development of safety planning for assigned cases. Establish and
maintain routine collaborative meetings with community partners to
promote partnerships between Benchmark and the systems partner.
Synthesize information from treatment records, risk stratification,
and other sources to assess program enrollees. Apply Knowledge of
care coordination techniques in assessing the needs of individuals
and determining interventions to address those gaps. Demonstrate
flexibility in job duties and schedule in order to aid in better
serving the organization, the individuals we serve and to assist in
reaching high quality standards set forth by Benchmark. Allow for
flexibility in scheduling to accommodate crisis situations for
individuals. Document all case activity in accordance with program
policy and maintain case records in compliance with agency,
regulatory and accreditation standards. Attend regularly scheduled
meetings and training sessions to enhance team performance. Provide
family advocacy as needed. Provide crisis intervention as
necessary. Provide 24/7 on-call supports for all assigned
individuals and families. Report any suspected abuse, neglect or
exploitation to supervisor or department supervisor. Other duties
as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Licensed as LMSW, LAPC, or
LAMFT in the state of Georgia One year experience providing
outpatient mental health services to youth and families Valid BLS,
CPR, and basic first aid certification Verbal de-escalation skills
and physical management training certificate Valid driver’s license
and auto insurance Preferred: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
(LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of Georgia Unrestricted
license to work independently in the State of Georgia One-year of
experience working in child welfare Prior experience providing
Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) Prior experience providing
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Benchmark Human Services is
an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. Benchmark has provided
services for 65 years. Learn more about our 65th anniversary
celebration: 65 Years of Stories . INDLPC
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