Therapist; Assertive Community Treatment Program

Therapist (Assertive Community Treatment Program)

Apply for the Therapist (Assertive Community Treatment Program) role 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?

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a 24/7 community‑based, multi‑disciplinary team serving individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) to help them reach their recovery goals in the least restrictive environment possible. ACT staff work as a cohesive team to provide comprehensive treatment through therapy, substance use disorder treatments, connection to resources, skill building, and lived experience, meeting individuals where they are in recovery and assisting them in further achieving their goals to live a meaningful life.

Team members meet with individuals in their homes, their community, and occasionally at clinic locations.

• Participates in developing, managing, and maintaining a collaborative and cooperative service environment in the community at large
• Provides all clinical services to individuals/families enrolled in the ACT Team
• Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches (CBT, DBT, CT‑R, trauma work, harm reduction, anger management, motivational interviewing, etc.) to serve ACT team members
• Responds/intervenes in crisis situations
• Assists with creating and updating all treatment plans, insurance authorizations, assessments, and other documentation needed for the individuals served
• Assists with referral follow‑up and community assessments
• Attends treatment team meetings four days per week as outlined by fidelity
• Exhibits communication skills (oral, written, and active listening)
• Participates in the on‑call/weekend rotation
• Transports individuals if needed
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor

• 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

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

Location:

Atlanta, GA

Salary: $45,000.00 – $65,000.00 (range based on experience)