Mental Health Clinician | Hybrid

Benchmark Human Services•Gainesville, GA

just now•Hybrid

About The Position

Benchmark Human Services is a respected leader in intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health, serving people of all ages through various programs including residential services, employment support, crisis response, and early intervention. The Georgia Community Action Treatment (CAT) program is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to serve regions 1 and 2. This program offers a safe and effective alternative for children experiencing behavioral health crises, aiming to equip families with the skills and support needed for sustained improvement. The CAT program's goals include strengthening family support systems for youth and young adults to promote community living, reducing out-of-home placements (like psychiatric hospitalizations and DJJ involvement), improving family and youth functioning, decreasing substance use, facilitating transitions to age-appropriate services, and increasing overall health and wellness.

Requirements

Licensed as LMSW, LAPC, or LAMFT in the state of Georgia
One year experience providing outpatient mental health services to youth and families
Valid BLS, CPR, and basic first aid certification
Verbal de-escalation skills and physical management training certificate
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Nice To Haves

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of Georgia
Unrestricted license to work independently in the State of Georgia
One-year of experience working in child welfare
Prior experience providing Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST)
Prior experience providing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Responsibilities

Conduct a variety of evaluations to aid in assessment, treatment planning, and interventions.
Support, advocate for, and link families to community resources to foster self-sufficiency.
Build on community strengths and cultural groups.
Flex schedule to provide clinical services, on-call support, and case management as needed.
Comply with all standards to ensure the health and safety of all individuals.
Participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive individualized initial assessment and all service plans with goals and objectives.
Attend and actively participate in all meetings with the Department of Child Services for the development of safety planning for assigned cases.
Establish and maintain routine collaborative meetings with community partners to promote partnerships between Benchmark and the systems partner.
Synthesize information from treatment records, risk stratification, and other sources to assess program enrollees.
Apply knowledge of care coordination techniques in assessing the needs of individuals and determining interventions to address those gaps.
Demonstrate flexibility in job duties and schedule to better serve the organization, individuals, and meet high-quality standards.
Accommodate flexibility in scheduling to assist with crisis situations for individuals.
Document all case activity in accordance with program policy and maintain case records in compliance with agency, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Attend regularly scheduled meetings and training sessions to enhance team performance.
Provide family advocacy as needed.
Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
Provide 24/7 on-call supports for all assigned individuals and families.
Report any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to supervisor or department supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.