Mental Health Professional

Evidence Based Associates • Gainesville, GA

3d • $51,993 - $61,757 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time clinician, specifically a community-based MST (Multisystemic Therapy) Clinician/Therapist, 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 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. The position requires candidates to live locally, within 1 hour of the noted territory, provide therapy inside the family home, maintain a flexible, non-traditional schedule including evenings and weekends as needed, and regularly travel throughout the identified service territory.

Requirements

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

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

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

• Opportunities for career advancement
• Free CE training
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
• Wellness: 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
• Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Generous paid time off
• 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
• Financial planning and education services at no cost
• Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
• Educational Assistance
• Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff
• Advancement and Career Development Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level