Mental Health Professional

Evidence Based Associates•Canton, 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, following the evidence-based MST model through the different stages of treatment. Services are provided in participants’ homes and are intended for youth who need intensive community-based intervention, are at risk of or have a history of out-of-home placement, and/or have community justice involvement. The role requires living within one hour of the service territory, providing therapy in family homes, and traveling throughout the territory. Clinicians must maintain a flexible, non-traditional schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate families. The position offers a collaborative and supportive environment, career advancement opportunities, free continuing education training, and a comprehensive benefits package. Salary depends on credentials and experience: $51,993–$57,534 for non-licensed therapists and $57,234–$61,757 for licensed therapists. A master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred and required for site supervisor positions.

Requirements

Be willing and able to live locally, within one hour of the assigned territory.
Be willing and able to provide therapy inside family homes as a regular part of the position.
Be willing and able to maintain a flexible, non-traditional schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Be willing and able to travel regularly throughout the full identified service territory.
Have good communication skills and the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with individuals and families.
Hold a Qualified Professional credential, be license-eligible (LMSW, LAPC, or LAMFT), or hold a full license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, counseling, education, or another relevant human service profession; required for site supervisor position.
Experience working with youth and families.
Direct experience using pragmatic family therapies, including structural, strategic, and functional family therapies.
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 therapies and their application.
Knowledge of cognitive-behavioral therapy and its application.
Knowledge of pragmatic family therapies and their 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 focus on strengths.
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 of teamwork and company systems.
Ability to maintain a high level of self-awareness.
Ability to work respectfully and comfortably across cultural differences.
Willingness to empower families to solve their own problems.
Ability and willingness to work with families in their homes.

Responsibilities

Carry an assigned caseload.
Participate as a member of a therapy team, including weekly team and individual supervision meetings.
Refer families to appropriate services and supports and provide clinical and concrete services.
Complete case progress notes as required.
Participate in all training, supervision, and consultation activities.
Provide therapy in family homes and travel throughout the identified service territory to meet with families and deliver services.
Maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed to meet families’ availability.

Benefits

Consumer-driven health plan coverage through Anthem.
Care support through the Sydney app, including access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists 24/7 when 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 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, with eligibility determined by position, hire date, and years of service.
Licensure Residency Program for full-time clinical staff.
Career advancement and development opportunities.
Free continuing education training.