THERAPIST
- JOB OBJECTIVE
- Assess and counsel children, adolescents, and adults affected by abuse/neglect, domestic violence, substance abuse, trauma, and mental and emotional issues. Service interventions will include Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, group psychoeducation/therapy, crisis intervention, targeted case management, client advocacy, court appearances, home visits, clinical assessments, kinship assessments, prevention, and education.
- JOB STATUS Full Time/ Part Time/PRN
- Accountable to the Clinical Director
- JOB QUALIFICATION Doctoral Degree in the Human Services Field.
- LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, LAPC, LAMFT in the state of Georgia
- Master Level professional eligible for state licensure under supervision.
- JOB REQUIREMENTS
- 1. Master’sDegree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling – from an accredited university or college, and with documentation of supervised clinical experience.
- 2. Must have minimally 3-4 years of work experience in social work, counseling, or human services
- 3. Knowledge of the DSMV TR diagnoses, crisis management, substance abuse, intensive case management, community resources, and rehabilitation supports preferred for children, at-risk youth, and their families.
- 4. Knowledgeable of the DFCS, legal, educational, mental health, and ecological systems.
- 5. Knowledgeable of Client’s Rights
- 6. Competent with the Professional Code of Ethics
- 7. Knowledgeable in writing Treatment Plans, BIRP notes, Discharge plans
- 8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- 9. Excellent interpersonal skills and team player concepts.
- 10. Court Testimony Experience a Plus
- 11. Experience writing Biopsychosocials, Behavioral Health assessments, Behavioral Plans other clinical assessments.
- 12. Must maintain yearly professional liability insurance.