Intensive Family Intervention Therapist for Fulton/Clayton County (Full-time Position)

Georgia Families in Transition • Atlanta, GA

32d • $37 - $50 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Intensive Family Intervention Therapist position is focused on providing intensive in-home individual/family mental health counseling using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches of care for children and adolescents at high risk of out of home placement or returning home from inpatient or residential treatment.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in a psychology/social work/human services-related discipline with at least 2 years of experience required
• Must be at least license eligible - Current licensure status in the state of Georgia (fully licensed LPC/LCSW/LMFT) or
• Licensure pursuit status (LMSW, LAPC, LAMFT) for candidates who have recently completed a master’s degree. Must have qualified clinician providing supervision
• Must be able to pass DBHDD background check (required prior to providing any services to clients)
• State-mandated training: Relias, CPR/First Aid, CPI - must be completed within the first 30 days of hire, Relias training is at no cost, the cost of CPR/First Aid and CPI are not covered by GFIT
• Excellent organization, communication, and time management strategies
• Willingness to travel to meet within clients in the Fulton/Clayton County area
• Availability to work full-time with a flexible schedule, including after-school hours and weekends.
• Receptivity to feedback/constructive criticism
• Master's (Required)
• Behavioral health: 3 years (Required)
• GA driver's license (Required)
• Fulton/Clayton County, GA (Required)
• 75% (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills advantageous
• Experience in substance abuse treatment or CADC  (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) certification is a plus
• Past experience with Notenetic preferred
• Knowledge of Medicaid/CMO compliance requirements preferred
• Ability to meet the requirements of a full-time position that involves schedule flexibility and travel of up to one hour or less to meet clients in person.
• Individuals who are prompt in communication, have collaborative personalities, and demonstrate a passion and knowledge for mental health and human services will be considered. Phone screen and any Indeed assessments requested must be completed for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual/family mental health counseling using evidence based and trauma informed approaches of care.
• Commitment to providing consistent, ongoing services to clients.
• Participate in coordination of care with a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Coordinating with a team to provide crisis intervention as necessary to enhance and restore functioning.
• Participate in weekly individual supervision with team lead.
• Meet or exceed agency required productivity and documentation standards.
• Must be flexible to work after-school hours and weekends to accommodate clients served.
• Travel required
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees