Licensed Therapist

Chris 180•Alpharetta, GA

11d•$45,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CHRIS counseling services are rooted in trauma informed care. This care is directed by an understanding of neurological, biological, psychological and social effects of trauma. We assess consumers to learn if trauma occurred and whether it has a role in behavioral health needs. Some trauma includes sexual, physical, emotional abuse, severe neglect, loss, witnessing violence, substance abuse, imprisoned family member, and abandonment. Understanding when trauma occurred helps us tailor our responses, treatment and services. Trauma-informed assessments and interventions always acknowledges, respects, and integrates cultural values, beliefs, and practices. This position provides evidence based clinical services to consumers and the primary duties include but are not limited to the following: Provide positive role-modeling to consumers/clients Promote self-esteem Promote healthy boundaries Promote good hygiene and appropriate personal appearance among youth and young adults Reinforce socially acceptable behaviors (ex: manners, eating habits, safety) Teach and reinforce thoughtful decision making skills Assessing consumers/ history of trauma, acuity, strengths and needs; Screen, evaluate and triage potential consumers to determine what services/evidence-based interventions should be offered Provide initial clinical impressions Administer Biopsychosocial assessment Administer Caregiver Strain Assessment Administer Child and Adolescent Function Assessment Scale (CAFAS/PECAFAS) as needed Administer validated assessment tools specific to evidence based practice (7 Challenges, TFCBT, DBT, ARC) Administer/aware of ACE score and implications on service planning Develop and monitor IRRPs Evaluate and document Make necessary referrals to meet consumer's health, well-being, education, mental health, and employment needs (i.e. Department of Public Health, Department of Family & Children Services, Georgia Department of Labor, employment staffing agencies, local colleges and tech schools. Facilitate and/or participate in Team Meetings for all consumers/members/residents/young adults. Collaborate and communicate with other programs in the CHRIS 180. Collaborate and consult with other providers and entities in the provision of best care services to consumers. Attend monthly RBWO meeting or provide treatment summary for group home clients. Advocate on behalf of clients with other agencies to include coordinating services to patients. Monitor the provision of services provided Provide therapy for adults, children and families who are referred to the CHRIS Counseling Center. Demonstrate exceptional engagement skills and clinical expertise in providing trauma-focused care. Provide evidence-based trauma-informed individual treatment to Center clients of all ages who meet criteria. Manage clinical caseload. Number of clients on caseload is based on frequency of sessions. Use preventive intervention techniques when needed to prevent injury (to self or others) Provide outpatient services to include providing individual counseling, family counseling/training and/or group counseling/training to consumers with MH, co-occurring or substance abuse disorders as classified by the DSM IV/V TR. Provide CSI services to children and families receiving Medicaid funded services. Timely documentation of all case activities in accordance with Center policy Maintain detailed case files and other documentation in 100% compliance with standards. Complete Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) applications as needed. Complete monthly summaries for clients in DFCS custody or those receiving wrap services. Maintain detailed files, documentation, and billing requirements in a timely manner. Attend and participate in all meetings and supervision as required. Adhere to CHRIS 180 Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, and GA Code Support and maintain an environment of emotional and physical safety for consumers, staff. Demonstrate exceptional customer service and maintain certifications/trainings. Provide information to HR and Training in a timely manner.

Requirements

Ability to obtain licensure
Associate licensed (LAPC, LMSW, AMFT) or fully licensed (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) preferred
An understanding of the concepts of childcare
Skilled in providing individual, family and group therapy
Skilled in assisting and maintaining children in their family homes and/or community
Ability to effectively relate to clients, parents/custodians of all social, economic, ethnic, educational backgrounds
Solid decision-making ability as related to the safety and well-being of clients, families, community and staff
Be guided by precedent and established policy and procedure in decision-making
This person will be required to analyze and react to difficult situations, often while under considerable stress
Dependability, emotional stability and physically capable
Ability to recognize when assistance and consultation is needed
Must be free to travel as the position demands
Clinical expertise in child development, dysfunction, counseling, treatment planning and diagnosis is required
Proficient in MS Office

Nice To Haves

Associate licensed (LAPC, LMSW, AMFT) or fully licensed (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) preferred

Responsibilities

Provide positive role-modeling to consumers/clients
Promote self-esteem
Promote healthy boundaries
Promote good hygiene and appropriate personal appearance among youth and young adults
Reinforce socially acceptable behaviors (ex: manners, eating habits, safety)
Teach and reinforce thoughtful decision making skills
Assessing consumers/ history of trauma, acuity, strengths and needs
Screen, evaluate and triage potential consumers to determine what services/evidence-based interventions should be offered
Provide initial clinical impressions
Administer Biopsychosocial assessment
Administer Caregiver Strain Assessment
Administer Child and Adolescent Function Assessment Scale (CAFAS/PECAFAS) as needed
Administer validated assessment tools specific to evidence based practice (7 Challenges, TFCBT, DBT, ARC)
Administer/aware of ACE score and implications on service planning
Develop and monitor IRRPs
Evaluate and document
Make necessary referrals to meet consumer's health, well-being, education, mental health, and employment needs
Facilitate and/or participate in Team Meetings for all consumers/members/residents/young adults
Collaborate and communicate with other programs in the CHRIS 180
Collaborate and consult with other providers and entities in the provision of best care services to consumers
Attend monthly RBWO meeting or provide treatment summary for group home clients
Advocate on behalf of clients with other agencies to include coordinating services to patients
Monitor the provision of services provided
Provide therapy for adults, children and families who are referred to the CHRIS Counseling Center
Demonstrate exceptional engagement skills and clinical expertise in providing trauma-focused care
Provide evidence-based trauma-informed individual treatment to Center clients of all ages who meet criteria
Manage clinical caseload
Use preventive intervention techniques when needed to prevent injury (to self or others)
Provide outpatient services to include providing individual counseling, family counseling/training and/or group counseling/training to consumers with MH, co-occurring or substance abuse disorders as classified by the DSM IV/V TR
Provide CSI services to children and families receiving Medicaid funded services
Timely documentation of all case activities in accordance with Center policy
Maintain detailed case files and other documentation in 100% compliance with standards
Complete Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) applications as needed
Complete monthly summaries for clients in DFCS custody or those receiving wrap services
Maintain detailed files, documentation, and billing requirements in a timely manner
Attend and participate in all meetings and supervision as required
Adhere to CHRIS 180 Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, and GA Code
Support and maintain an environment of emotional and physical safety for consumers, staff
Demonstrate exceptional customer service and maintain certifications/trainings
Provide information to HR and Training in a timely manner