D102 Admission Clinician Non-Licensed

River Edge Behavioral Health•Macon, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

River Edge offers behavioral health outpatient services to adults in Macon-Bibb County experiencing mental health and substance use challenges and is looking to fill the position of Mental Health Clinician with/at our Bibb Outpatient Services program. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support 1) culturally competent, recovery-based practices, 2) person centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual who defines his or her own life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path towards those goals, and 3) a trauma informed culture to aid consumers in the recovery process.

Requirements

A master's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university, (i.e., LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW) or license eligible.
Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources.
Acceptable background check/drug screen
Acceptable references

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources.
At least one year of post-master's experience, providing mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Responsibilities

Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments to determine the appropriate level of care.
Elicit client participation in the development of a solution-focused treatment plan to address important goals, objectives, and interventions.
Complete collaborative documentation.
Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and training programs as designed.
Attend clinical supervision to increase skills and knowledge.
Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support clients in their recovery.
Collect and review referral information and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews.
Coordinate the admission and intake with the appropriate staff to ensure a timely and smooth transition into treatment.
Maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records via our electronic medical record, including progress notes, treatment plan reviews, discharge planning, and outcomes.
Maintain working knowledge of treatment agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with clients.
Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including all of River Edge's policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Plan, DBHDD requirements, State Licensing standards, County Monitoring requirements, and managed care regulations.