Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Needed for 1099 Coverage at Facility in Georgia

Job description

About the facility

The facility operates as an inpatient crisis stabilization center serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities experiencing mental health crises. The facility maintains a census of 16 patients with an average length of stay of 90 days, focusing on stabilization and community reintegration.

About the facility location

This region of Georgia offers outdoor recreation opportunities and year-round activities. The area features regional attractions and recreational facilities that support community engagement and lifestyle amenities.

About the clinician's workday

The Licensed Professional Counselor will provide individual therapy to adults in an inpatient crisis stabilization setting during day shifts. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, participating in crisis evaluations and safety planning, and delivering short-term solution-focused interventions for individuals with dual diagnoses. The clinician will adapt DBT or ACT interventions to meet the needs of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities while participating in treatment team meetings and coordinated discharge planning to support safe stabilization and community transition.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: varies
• Support staff: Psychiatrist, RN, Case Managers, PMHNP, Therapists
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: IDD + anxiety, depression, mood disorders, behavioral dysregulation
• Average length of stay: 90 days
• Census: 16