Independently Licensed Master Level Therapist - SHARE Military Initiative

Shepherd Center•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia, is recruiting for a full-time, on-site outpatient mental health counselor with our SHARE (Shaping Hope and Recovery Excellence) Military Initiative. The SHARE Military Initiative began in 2008 to provide interdisciplinary, personalized rehabilitation care for post-9/11 military Veterans. Many of our clients experience symptoms of or have a diagnosis of mild to moderate traumatic brain injury or concussions, co-occurring psychological or behavioral health concerns, post-traumatic stress, sleep disturbance, mood issues, substance abuse issues, and/or family concerns. Since SHARE's inception, the program has served more than 300 individuals from all service branches. The program typically treats 10-15 wounded warriors at a time, for typically 8 to 12 weeks, with plans to expand our service capabilities. The counselor for this position will join a team of 3 psychologists with specialties in neuropsychology, addiction, and sport and rehabilitation psychology. The Department of Psychology currently has a large staff with services in brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, comprehensive rehabilitation, and pain management. The Shepherd Center is a private, not-for-profit, 152-bed expanding facility, specializing in the medical treatment, research, and rehabilitation for people with neurological injuries or illnesses. The Shepherd Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 best rehabilitation hospitals in the nation. Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems, Shepherd Center is ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again. We’re often recognized among the best employers and as a best place to work. Many of our staff have been here for decades. We have a culture of hope, humor, and hard work that helps patients achieve their highest levels of independence with dignity.

Requirements

Fully licensed in GA (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
Proficiency in working with military or veteran populations
Proficiency in working with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury
Proficiency in working with concussions
Proficiency in working with substance misuse
Proficiency in group therapy
Proficiency in psychoeducation
Proficiency in military trauma issues
Master’s degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or related field with training in brain injury or military patient populations and trauma/grief counseling.
Ability to demonstrate strong conceptual, interventional, and communication skills.
Must be capable of providing client, family, and team education regarding critical issues related to adjustment/coping associated with trauma and medical conditions.
Must exhibit strong teaching and communication skills for patient, family, staff and community education.
Licensed in the State of Georgia.
Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, or related field with training in patient and family systems theory and counseling/crisis management/grief counseling.
Licensed by the State of Georgia- Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers or Marriage and Family Therapists.
Demonstrate strong clinical skills.
Knowledgeable in counseling theory.
Knowledge of medical patient population and related cognitive, behavioral, and emotional issues.
Understand and have knowledge of the rehabilitation process for the patient population.

Nice To Haves

Interdisciplinary treatment team experience
CACREP-accredited program training
Experience in working with medical population patients/families
Experience in participating on interdisciplinary teams
Experience in providing individual, family, and group therapy services
Experience in providing crisis/grief counseling

Responsibilities

Active interdisciplinary team participation
Providing rehabilitative counseling services for veterans, concussion patients, and their families/caregivers, which may include individual, group, and family therapy/interventions, assessments, consultations, and education.
Address crisis situations directly and effectively.
Ability to educate patients, families, and team members on critical issues related to adjustment/coping for patient population.
Must exhibit strong professional communication skills.