Mental Health Clinician | Hybrid

Mental Health Clinician | Hybrid Benchmark Human Services $65,000

• $81,250 dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing, mileage reimbursement United States, Georgia, Gainesville Apr 27, 2026 Apply Job Type Full-time Description Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected leaders in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health.

We work with people of all ages at home, at work, and in the community through residential programs, employment services, crisis response, early intervention, and more. View our 65 Years of Stories campaign to learn more about the impact Benchmark employees have made across the country. Our Georgia Community Action Treatment (CAT) program is recruiting for a Mental Health Clinician. The program serves region 1 and region 2 of Georgia. The CAT program 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 conduct a variety of evaluations to aid in assessment, treatment planning and interventions. The MHC will also support, advocate and link families to community resources to foster self-sufficiency while building on community strengths and cultural groups. Clinicians must be willing to flex their schedule accordingly to provide clinical based services, on call supports, case management as needed. Hybrid position with TRAVEL community-based duties and responsibilities.

The following licensures qualify:

LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, LAPC, or

LAMFT. BENEFITS

Hybrid schedule + travel in community 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) Profit sharing 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. Candidates selected for hire will be required to complete a background check in accordance with company policy and applicable laws. INDLPC Salary Description $65,000

• $81,250