Mental Health Professional

Evidence Based Associates•Augusta, GA

13d•$51,993 - $61,757•Onsite

About The Position

Empower Community Care is seeking a full-time community-based MST (Multisystemic Therapy) clinician/therapist to provide mental health services to youth and their families in the community. The clinician follows the evidence-based MST model throughout the different stages of treatment. Services are provided in program participants’ homes and are intended for youth needing intensive community-based intervention, including youth at risk of or with a history of out-of-home placement and/or community justice involvement. The role requires living within one hour of the assigned territory, providing therapy in family homes, maintaining a flexible non-traditional schedule that may include evenings and weekends according to family availability, and regularly traveling throughout the service territory. Salary depends on credentials and experience: the listed range is $51,993–$57,534 for non-licensed therapists and $57,234–$61,757 for licensed therapists. The organization describes a collaborative and supportive work environment, professional growth and career advancement opportunities, free CE training, and a comprehensive benefits package. It emphasizes an inclusive culture focused on excellence, innovation, and discovery.

Requirements

Willingness and ability to live locally, within one hour of the assigned territory.
Willingness and ability to provide therapy inside family homes as a regular part of the position.
Willingness and ability to maintain a flexible, non-traditional schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout the full service territory.
Good communication skills and ability to engage and collaborate effectively with individuals and families.
Relevant master’s degree preferred; required for the site supervisor position.
Qualified Professional; license eligible (LMSW, LAPC, LAMFT); or fully licensed (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).

Nice To Haves

Experience with pragmatic family therapies, including structural, strategic, and functional approaches.
Experience providing individual therapy to youth and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques.
Experience providing marital therapy using behaviorally based approaches.
Experience providing behavioral therapy targeting school behavior and academic performance.
Experience implementing interventions within or between systems in a youth’s natural ecology, including family, peer, school, and neighborhood systems.
Knowledge of family systems theory and its application.
Knowledge of social-ecological theory and its application.
Knowledge of behavioral therapy theory and its application.
Knowledge of cognitive-behavioral therapy theory and its application.
Knowledge of pragmatic family therapy theory and its application.
Knowledge of child development research and its application in treatment.
Knowledge of social skills assessment and intervention.
Basic counseling and process skills.
Ability to engage clients and remain strengths-focused.
Ability to shift to process.
Willingness to advocate for youth and families and belief in people’s capacity to grow and change.
Ability to manage stress and practice self-care.
Appreciation, respect, and understanding for teamwork and company systems.
Ability to maintain a high level of self-awareness.
Comfort relating respectfully across cultural differences.
Willingness to empower families to solve their own problems.
Experience working with youth and families.
Master’s degree in social work (MSW), mental health counseling (MHC), marriage and family therapy (MFT), psychology, counseling, education, or another relevant human service profession.

Responsibilities

Carry an assigned caseload.
Participate as part of a therapy team, including attending weekly team and individual supervision meetings.
Help families access appropriate services and supports through referrals and provide clinical and concrete services.
Prepare case progress notes as required.
Participate in all training, supervision, and consultation activities.
Provide MST services in participants’ homes and throughout the assigned service territory.
Maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed to meet families’ availability.
Travel regularly throughout the full identified service territory to meet with families and provide services.

Benefits

Consumer-driven health plan coverage through Anthem.
Sydney app access to 24/7 licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists for employees enrolled in a medical plan.
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Two dental plan options through Delta Dental.
Vision plan through EyeMed.
Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible childcare expenses.
Generous paid time off.
401(k) or Roth IRA retirement programs administered by Empower.
Financial planning and education services at no cost.
Voluntary supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, and short-term disability coverage.
Educational assistance, subject to position, hire date, and years of service.
Licensure Residency Program for full-time clinical staff.
Advancement and career development opportunities.
Free continuing education training.