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    Community Based Therapist - Atlanta, United States - CHRIS 180

    CHRIS 180
    CHRIS 180 Atlanta, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    Position Summary

    The primary focus of the position will be on interventions with the children and families in a

    therapeutic role. Services are provided to children aged 0-21 with signs of SED and provided in

    a variety of community-based sites such as daycare, school, after-school programs, and in home visits. Evidence-based services/practices will be utilized within the programs focused on

    trauma with a caseload of families. Provide clinical screening and interventions to meet

    treatment needs, including crisis management and substance abuse treatment using EBPs.

    Role and Responsibilities

    Promote self-esteem

    Promote healthy boundaries

    Promote good hygiene and appropriate personal appearance among youth

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

    Teach and reinforce thoughtful decision-making skills

    Assessing consumers/ clients history of trauma, acuity, strengths, and needs

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

    Provide initial clinical impressions

    Administer Biopsychosocial assessment

    Administer Caregiver Strain Assessment

    Administer Child and Adolescent Function Assessment Scale (CAFAS/PECAFAS) as needed

    Administer validated assessment tools specific to evidence-based practice (7 Challenges,

    TF-CBT, DBT, ARC)

    Administer/aware of ACE score and implications on service planning

    Develop and monitor IRRPs

    Evaluate and document the clients level of functioning and progress toward the

    attainment of goals

    Make necessary referrals to meet consumers' 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.)

    Facilitate and/or participate in Team Meetings for all

    consumers/members/residents/young adults.

    Collaborate and communicate with other programs in the CHRIS 180 continuum in the

    provision of services to consumers

    Collaborate and consult with other providers and entities in the provision of best care

    services to consumers

    Attend monthly RBWO meetings or provide treatment summaries for group home clients.

    Attend monthly Child & Family Team Meetings (CFTM) or provide treatment summaries for

    clients receiving wrap services.

    Advocate on behalf of clients with other agencies including coordinating services to

    patients.

    Monitor the provision of services provided

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

    Counseling Center

    Demonstrate exceptional engagement skills and clinical expertise in providing trauma focused mental health treatment to the target client population

    Provide evidence-based trauma-informed individual treatment to Center clients of all ages

    who meet the criteria for trauma services

    Manage clinical caseload. The number of clients on caseload is based on the frequency of

    sessions

    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, cooccurring, or substance abuse disorders as classified by the DSM IV/V TR

    Provide CSI services to children and families receiving Medicaid-funded services

    Qualifications/Competencies


    • Masters degree in the field of social work, counseling, and/or marriage and family therapy
    and the ability to obtain 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 physical capability. 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 are 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:

    • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
    • Ability to develop trusting relationships with providers, community health workers and clients for service delivery
    • Organized and able to motivate others
    • Good documentation skills
    • Knowledge of the continuum of health and human services needed for individuals to improve their health and quality of life
    • Ability to model strong case management skills and mentor staff
    • Good public speaking skills
    • Charismatic, personable, and motivational in working with individuals of all ages
    • Energetic and enthusiastic
    • Proficient in Microsoft word and excel

    Benefits we offer:

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Short and Long Term Disability
    • Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Flex Spending Account
    • Health Savings Account
    • 403 (b) plan
    Schedule

    Typically works Tuesday - Saturday between 12:00 pm 8:00 pm. Schedules are flexible based

    on need and site assignment. Therapists are typically required to work some Saturdays in

    person while the remaining Saturdays can be virtual 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.
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