Clinician - OP Barrow

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems•Winder, GA

10d•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs psychosocial assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning. Provides counseling/therapy to clients requiring complex intervention. Performs commitment determinations and/or executes orders of involuntary commitments. May serve as a team leader.

Requirements

Clinician 1: Masters degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND eligibility to be licensed in the state of Georgia.
Clinician 2: Masters degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND associate licensure in the state of Georgia.
Clinician 3: Masters degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND full clinical licensure in the state of Georgia.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of diagnostic impressions or criteria
Knowledge of how client advocacy system operates
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
Knowledge of individual and group therapy techniques
Knowledge of various therapeutic models and intervention as directly related to area of assignment
Clinical skills (Advanced)

Responsibilities

Performs job responsibilities with supervision
Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas
Acts as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis
Counsels clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life
Identifies environmental impediments to client of patient progress through interviews and review of patient records
Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
Organizes support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client
Performs clinical assessments of the behavioral health needs of consumers presenting for services
Provides case management services related to identified treatment needs
Provides training to direct care staff in implementing behavior modification techniques and treatment plans
Refers client or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education
Designs behavioral or therapeutic interventions for intractable or difficult to manage clients
Determines the necessity for commitment in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice
Conducts psychosocial assessments/evaluations to develop comprehensive case/service plans
Provides treatment to individuals, groups, families and couples using a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques.
Conducts advanced level psychosocial assessments/evaluations and utilizes information from other service providers, physicians, team members and client/representative to develop comprehensive care/service plans and to use in court depositions, etc.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences and the like.
May serve as project or team leader
Creates and maintains a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation.