Clinical Therapist

Devereux•Lawrenceville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

If the thought of making an impact on the lives of individuals with emotional, psychological and behavioral disorders brings a smile to your face, then make a meaningful career choice and consider joining our Devereux team! We are looking for a Clinical Therapist to work with our adolescent population (ages 12-17) on our campus in Lawrenceville, GA. DEVEREUX GEORGIA GRACE'S PLACE Due to Devereux Georgia's history of success in treating victimized individuals, the state has chosen to use Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health for their newly approved treatment program. The 24-bed program is a Child Caring Institution (Group Home) for victimized youths between the ages of 12 and 17. Being a Clinical Therapist has its Advantages: As a Clinical Therapist at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. Join our growing team and help get our residents back on track. Our award-winning Ascend Program is one of a kind! In addition, enjoy great benefits and competitive pay: $54,000-$58,000/year We also offer: -Free supervision by a fully liscensed therapist who is a certified supervisor - Opportunity to shape lives of specialized population of adolescents ages 12-17 with significant trauma, primarily those with history of commercial sexual exploitation (CSEC) - Chance to work with a variety of diagnosis and emotional/behavioral challenges - Opportunity to be a crucial part of a multi-disciplinary team - Industry leading Time off Benefits and supportive Leadership! This position involves providing individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and case management services to adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges in a residential setting. We are seeking a therapist to work specifically with adolescents. Devereux Georgia was established in Cobb County Georgia in 1973 at the invitation of Governor Jimmy Carter and for more than 40 years has been providing new hopes, new dreams, and new choices for children, adolescents and young adults struggling with emotional and behavioral health challenges. Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

Requirements

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, School Psychology or a related psychological field.
Current Georgia Clinical license preferred (MAC, APC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LAPC, LMFT).
If not licensed, must get within 90 days of hire.
Minimum two years experience working with adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges preferred.
Experience working with adolescents with trauma, specially commercial sexual exploitation (CSEC) preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and case management services to adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges in a residential setting.
Work with our adolescent population (ages 12-17) on our campus in Lawrenceville, GA.
Work with adolescents with significant trauma, primarily those with history of commercial sexual exploitation (CSEC).
Work with a variety of diagnosis and emotional/behavioral challenges.
Be a crucial part of a multi-disciplinary team.