Therapist for Henry/Clayton County

Georgia Families in Transition

1d • $30 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervised Therapist position is focused on providing intensive in-home individual/family mental health counseling using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches of care for children and adolescents at high risk of out of home placement or returning home from inpatient or residential treatment.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in a psychology/social work/human services-related discipline with at least 3 years of behavioral health experience required
• Must be at least license eligible and have qualified clinician providing supervision
• Demonstrable knowledge of DSM-5 diagnosis criteria
• Must be able to pass DBHDD background check (required prior to providing any services to clients)
• State-mandated training: Relias, CPR/First Aid, CPI - must be completed within the first 30 days of hire, Relias training is at no cost, the cost of CPR/First Aid and CPI are not covered by the company.
• Excellent organization, communication, and time management strategies
• Willingness to travel to meet within clients in the Henry County area as well as to neighboring counties located within an hour or less, to conduct in-person client sessions.
• GA driver's license and car insurance required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in substance abuse treatment or CADC  (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Providing individual/family mental health counseling using evidence based and trauma informed approaches of care.
• Providing individual/family mental health skill building services
• Commitment to providing consistent, ongoing services to clients.
• Participate in coordination of care with a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Coordinating with a team to provide crisis intervention as necessary to enhance and restore functioning.
• Meet or exceed agency required productivity and documentation standards.
• Must be flexible to work after-school hours and weekends to accommodate clients served.
• Travel is required within Henry County, as well as to neighboring counties located within an hour or less, to conduct in-person client sessions.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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