Mental Health Professional

Evidence Based Associates

About The Position

Are you passionate about evidence-based therapeutic interventions? Does the idea of providing clinical care to children and families excite you? We have just the position for you!! We are seeking a full time Clinician in Rockdale, GA We are hiring a community-based based Functional Family Therapy (FFT) AND MST (Multisystemic Therapy) Clinicians/Therapists to provide mental health servicesin the community for area for youth and their families following the evidence-based model, throughout the different stages of treatment. Services are provided in program participants' homes and are geared towards serving youth who are in need of intensive community-based intervention, are at risk or have a history of out-of-home placement, and/or have community justice involvement.

Requirements

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 or Bachelors degree 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.

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, so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
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