Associate Licensed Therapist at CHRIS 180 – Atlanta, Georgia

Program Overview:

CHRIS counseling 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.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The primary duties include but are not limited to the following:

o Promote self-esteem

o Promote healthy boundaries

o Promote good hygiene and appropriate personal appearance among youth and young adults

o Reinforce socially acceptable behaviors (ex: manners, eating habits, safety)

o Teach and reinforce thoughtful decision-making skills

· Assessing consumers/ client’s history of trauma, acuity, strengths and needs

o Screen, evaluate and triage potential consumers to determine what services/evidence- based interventions should be offered

o Provide initial clinical impressions

o Administer behavioral health assessments, diagnostic assessments and appropriate screening tools

o Evaluate and document client’s level of functioning and progress toward attainment of goals

· Coordinating Services and Collaboration

o 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.)

o Facilitate and/or participate in Team Meetings for all consumers/members/residents/young adults.

o Collaborate and communicate with other programs in the CHRIS 180 continuum in the provision of services to consumers

o Collaborate and consult with other providers and entities in the provision of best care services to consumers

o Advocate on behalf of clients with other agencies to include coordinating services to patients.

o Make appropriate referrals to higher levels of care if clinically indicated (IFI, PHP, IOP, PRTF, etc.)

o Monitor the efficacy of treatment and making appropriate adjustments to services as needed

o Provide therapy for adults, children and families who are referred to the CHRIS Counseling Center

o Demonstrate exceptional engagement skills and clinical expertise in providing trauma- focused mental health treatment.

o Provide evidence-based trauma-informed individual treatment to Center clients of all ages who meet criteria.

o Manage clinical caseload. Number of clients on caseload is based on frequency of sessions and clinical need

o Use preventive intervention techniques when needed to prevent injury (to self or others

o Provide outpatient services to include providing individual counseling, family counseling/training and/or group counseling/training, and skill building to consumers with MH, co-occurring or substance abuse disorders as classified by the DSM-V TR

· Documentation Requirements

o Complete timely and appropriate clinical documentation to consist of progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, etc.

o Maintain active insurance authorizations for clients and complete requests to UM as needed

o Maintain agency documentation standards as well as DBHDD standards

o Complete Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) applications as needed

· Additional Requirements

o Maintain detailed files, documentation, and billing requirements in a timely manner in accordance with CHRIS 180 policy and compliance standards

o Attend and participate in all meetings and supervision as required and in accordance with CHRIS 180 policy and procedures.

o Adhere to CHRIS 180 Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, Policies and Procedures and GA Code

o Maintain consumers’ confidentiality

o Support and maintain an environment of emotional and physical safety for consumers, staff and other stakeholders at all times

o Demonstrate exceptional customer service and maintain certifications/trainings and provide information to HR and Training in a timely manner

o Maintain valid professional license (if applicable) and report status changes to supervisor and HR

o Work with UM on credentialing requirements for insurance panels

o Complete continuing education requirements for professional license (if applicable) and complete agency annual training requirements

o Will be available for other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor

Qualifications/Competencies:

· Master’s degree in the field of social work, counseling and/or marriage and family therapy and maintain an associate licensure.

· An understanding of the concepts of childcare

· Skilled in providing individual, family and group therapy, Skilled in assisting and maintaining children in their family homes and/or community

· Ability to effectively relate to clients, parents/custodians of all social, economic, ethnic and educational backgrounds, with firmness, fairness and concern.

· Solid decision-making ability as related to the safety and well-being of clients, families, community, and staff

· Be guided by precedent and established policy and procedure in decision-making. This person will be required to analyze and react to difficult situations, often while under considerable stress and pressure

· Dependability, emotional stability and physically capable. This position requires some physical functions that are essential to satisfactory performance of the outlined job responsibilities, i.e., sitting, standing, walking, driving, speaking, hearing and the ability to physically restrain (when necessary)

· Ability to recognize when assistance and consultation is needed

· Must be free to travel as the position demands

· Clinical expertise in child development, dysfunction, counseling, treatment planning and diagnosis is required

· Proficient in MS Office

Other

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

· Technical expertise that allows well informed decisions, usage of available tools and resources.

· Accountable for work being completed accurately and in a timely manner as well as following up as needed

· Ability to collaborate with other staff to ensure best practices and sound decisions

· Ability to communicate using appropriate tone when corresponding verbally or written.

· Ability to adapt and adjust to course and be open to new ideas

· Ability to manage workload by having a clear understanding of task/project and set realistic timelines and goals

· Commitment to our vision and mission should be demonstrated in work

Salary: 45k-65k depending on experience and licensure

Total Rewards for working at CHRIS 180:

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive 403 (b) benefit defined contribution plan.
• Healthcare insurance options including HMO or PPO
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Short term disability paid by CHRIS 180
• Basic life insurance 1x times your salary
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts
• 15 paid holidays
• PTO
• Discounted college tuition for select colleges and universities

Schedule:

Typically works Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30am - 8:00pm. Schedules are flexible based on need and site assignment. Therapists are typically required to work at least two evenings per week to accommodate children and adolescent appointments. Schedules may vary based on site assignment/operating hours. Flexibility is a requirement and schedules are apt to change (with notice) based on clinic needs, grants, projects, or site assignments.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.