Program Lead - Willowbrooke Adult (Days)

Tanner Health • Villa Rica, GA

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About The Position

The Lead Therapist provides leadership, direction, and supervision to program staff in collaboration with the Program Manager. The role requires a master's degree and one year of related experience, as well as working knowledge of standard practices and procedures. The position requires clinical knowledge and skills related to abnormal psychology, mental health problems, crisis management, and relevant psychological, sociological, and medical terminology. The employee must obtain initial CPR and Level II SCIPP certification within 90 days of employment and maintain both certifications as required.

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• One year of related experience.
• Working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.
• A master's degree and one of the following credentials: Associate Professional Counselor (APC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), Registered Art Therapist, or Licensed Drama Therapist.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to interact with the public and individuals within the organization.
• Basic knowledge of principles of abnormal psychology and mental health problems.
• College-level reading comprehension, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Crisis management skills and some persuasive skills for working with prospective patients and family members who demonstrate denial or resistance to treatment, within appropriate clinical interventions.
• Familiarity with psychological, sociological, and medical terminology.
• Organization and time-management skills.
• Skills in analyzing and evaluating information and solving problems.
• Excellent oral communication skills and legible handwriting.
• Ability to obtain initial CPR and Level II SCIPP certification within 90 days of employment and maintain them as required.

Nice To Haves

• Basic data-entry skills, including experience using a computer.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to program staff in collaboration with the Program Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Manage crises and use appropriate clinical interventions when working with prospective patients and family members who demonstrate denial or resistance to treatment.
• Obtain initial CPR and Level II SCIPP certification within 90 days of employment and maintain certifications as required.

What This Job Offers

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