Mental Health Professional

Evidence Based Associates•LaGrange, GA

2d•$51,993 - $61,757•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time clinician, specifically community-based MST (Multisystemic Therapy) Clinicians/Therapists, to provide mental health services in the community for youth and their families. This role follows the evidence-based MST model throughout different stages of treatment. Services are provided in program participants' homes and are geared towards serving youth who need intensive community-based intervention, are at risk or have a history of out-of-home placement, and/or have community justice involvement.

Requirements

Candidates MUST be willing and able to live locally, within 1 hour of the noted territory.
Candidates MUST be willing and able to provide therapy inside the family home as a regular part of the position.
Candidates MUST be willing and able to maintain a flexible, non-traditional schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed, based on the availability of the youth and family.
Candidates MUST be willing and able to regularly travel throughout the full identified service territory to meet with families and provide services where needed.
Qualified Professional
License Eligible (LMSW, LAPC, LAMFT)
Full License (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

Nice To Haves

Direct use of pragmatic (i.e., structural, strategic, and functional) family therapies
Individual therapy with youth and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques
Marital therapy using behaviorally based approaches
Behavioral therapy targeting school behavior and academic performance
Implementation of interventions within or between systems in the youth’s natural ecology that affect or influence the behavior of youth (i.e., family, peer, school, and neighborhood)
Family systems theory and application
Social-ecological theory and application
Behavioral therapies theory and application
Cognitive-behavioral therapy theory and application
Pragmatic family therapies theory and application
Child development research and its application in the treatment
Social skills assessment and intervention
Basic counseling and process skills
Ability to engage clients
Willingness and ability to be strengths-focused
Ability to shift to process
Willingness to advocate for youth and family, belief in the capacity of people to grow and change
Ability to manage stress and self-care
Appreciation, respect, and understanding for teamwork and company systems
Ability to maintain a high level of self-awareness
Ability to be comfortable with cultural differences; to relate without patronizing
Willingness to commit to empowering families to solve their own problems
Ability and willingness to work with families in their own homes
Willingness to be flexible to work with the families when they are available to meet
Master’s in social work (MSW), Mental Health Counseling (MHC), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), psychology, counseling, education, or other relevant human service profession preferred; required for site supervisor position.
Experience working with youth and families.
Good communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with individuals and families.

Responsibilities

Carry a caseload as assigned.
Actively participate as part of a therapy team, including attending weekly team and individual supervision meetings.
Assist families by actively referring them to appropriate services and supports, and with both clinical and concrete services.
Make case progress notes as required.
Participate in all training, supervision, and consultation activities.

Benefits

Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental
Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed
An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for childcare.
Generous paid time off
401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff
Advancement and Career Development Opportunities
Free CE training