Therapist - Qualified Residential Treatment Program

MURPHY-HARPST CHILDRENS CENTERS INC•Cedartown, GA

About The Position

Murphy-Harpst’s services are rooted in trauma informed care. This care is directed by an understanding of neurological, biological, psychological, and social effects of trauma. We assess consumers to learn if trauma occurred and whether it has a role in behavioral health needs. Some trauma includes: sexual, physical, emotional abuse, severe neglect, loss, witnessing violence, substance abuse, imprisoned family member, and abandonment. Understanding when trauma occurred helps us tailor our responses, treatment, and services. Trauma-informed assessments and interventions always acknowledges, respects, and integrates cultural values, beliefs, and practices. This position is responsible for providing clinical services to 8-10 children/adolescents in foster care and their family as designated by the DFCS Case Manager.

Requirements

Masters’ Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology from and accredited graduate school.
Current State of Georgia LPC, LMFT or LCSW License. (LAPC, LAMFT or relevant associate licenses will be accepted if needs of the program dictate
One (1) year of paid experience in the mental health field
Some experience providing services in a residential behavioral health setting.
Some experience providing services in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

Make necessary referrals to meet consumer's health, well-being, education, mental health, and employment needs (i.e. Department of Public Health, Department of Family & Children Services, Georgia Department of Labor, employment staffing agencies, local colleges, and tech schools, etc.)
Participate in Team Meetings for all consumers/members/residents/young adults as needed.
Collaborate and consult with other providers and entities in the provision of best care services to consumers
Ensure therapists attend monthly Child & Family Team Meetings (CFTM) or provide treatment summary for consumer’s receiving wrap services as needed
Advocate on behalf of consumers with other agencies to include coordinating services
Monitor the provision of services provided
Demonstrate exceptional engagement skills and clinical expertise in providing trauma-focused mental health treatment to target consumer population
Provide evidence-based trauma-informed individual treatment to consumers of all ages who meet criteria for trauma services
Use preventive intervention techniques when needed to prevent injury (to self or others)
Provide outpatient services to include: providing individual counseling, family counseling/training and/or group counseling/training to consumers with MH.
Facilitate groups (i.e. DBT skills, anger management, etc.) as needed
Coach caregivers in supporting consumer through understanding the stages of change
Must be willing to work in the community, the clinic, school setting or other setting as needed.