About the role
Description
Licensed Clinical Staff (LCSW, LPC) - Gainesville, GA
Benchmark Human Services
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Blended Mobile Crisis Team
In 2025, Benchmark Human Services celebrates
65 Years of Stories
! Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people! Benchmark is a national leader in providing services to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. We work with people at home, at work, and in the community providing crisis response.
Benchmark is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed a to join our team in providing crisis support services to individuals in our community who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
Since 1960, Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential. We are committed to realizing the full potential of
EVERYONE
- those we serve, our partners and vendors, and our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger, better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.
Clinicians must reside in one of the following counties due to response time requirements:
- Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Hall, Lumpkin.
- Schedule: 7 days on 7 days off
- BENEFITS: Health, vision and dental insurance
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
401k plan with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Profit sharing plan
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Short term disability coverage
Employee discounts with various vendors
Referral bonuses
Advancement opportunities
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete crisis assessments, including child and adolescent addendum and Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
- Answer all crisis dispatches, and respond face-to-face to all crisis calls within an average of 60 minutes.
- Assess for safety and complete involuntary commitment as needed (LCSW and LPC only)
- Develop crisis safety plans and assist in facilitating linkage to the appropriate level of care
- Follow up with individual’s provider, as appropriate to ensure they adhere to crisis-service-recommended support/service.
- Facilitate referrals quickly to prevent escalation of crisis
- Ensure customer service satisfaction surveys are given to consumers of crisis services
- Provide crisis follow-up services within 24 hours of crisis disposition for youth served, as well as any other individuals for whom it is clinically appropriate
- Complete necessary documentation in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, to meet all regulatory requirements and facilitate reimbursement through primary funding sources
- QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a licensed LCSW, LPC or LMFT
Valid CPR and First Aide Certification
Valid Driver's License and Auto insurance
Must be computer literate
- Must be willing to flex schedule accordingly
- Must maintain any applicable license, training, and/or certifications
- Experience working with individuals with mental illness, emotional disorders and substance related disorders preferred
- If interested apply on-line at: www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers/OPEN POSITIONS - Georgia
- 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
.
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