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    Therapist, VPP - Lithonia, United States - Emory Healthcare

    Emory Healthcare
    Emory Healthcare Lithonia, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Overview

    At Emory Healthcare, we integrate science and caring to change the face of health care. Our team members are courageous individuals who are willing to challenge the status quo and help find solutions to complex problems. We're empowered to influence change for, and with, our patients, their families, the community and each other.

    As one of the leading academic medical systems, we're eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We've got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

    We're defining a new standard of care for humankind. Are YOU ready to join us?

    Description

    The shift for this position is 10a-6:30p.

    The VPP Therapist is responsible for working autonomously to conduct therapies and training as assigned; provide clinical consultation to staff; implement individualized, strengths-based, culturally competent clinical and support services including on-going assessment, individual therapy, treatment planning, skill development, behavior management and system coordination. The position requires the ability to engage with individuals in a trauma-informed manner, and to model effective ways of engaging with resources to support healing. MINIMUM EDUCATION: Masters degree in social work or counseling or related field; Full licensure in a counseling area such as LMSW, LPC or LMFT preferred.

    MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of 5 years experience; experience working with high-risk and system-impacted youth and young adults experiencing complex trauma preferred.
  • Willingness to utilize trauma-informed and healing centered modalities to engage clients and individuals.
  • Experience or training in crisis intervention strongly preferred.
  • Commitment to working toward positive community change.
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Technical expertise that allows well informed decisions, usage of available tools and resources and training to execute job responsibilities.
  • JUDGEMENT:
  • Incumbent may work under close supervision following established routines or assigned work with limited employee latitude.
  • KEY RESPONSIBILITY CATEGORY:

  • Case Management -Complete thorough assessments on assigned clients, assessing clients strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences within the designated time frames; design individualized treatment plans that reflect the assessed needs and preferences of program participants, building on their strengths, resources and abilities.
  • Manage caseloads of program participants; collaborate with violence intervention specialists to develop risk reduction and individualized success plan and ensure effective case management and enhance participant outcomes.
  • Community Engagement:

  • Assist in facilitation of trainings, workshops, and group sessions with VPP participants and broader community as assigned.
  • Documentation:

  • Document all contact with clients and potential clients consistently and accurately using internal data management system, according to agency standards; track participant attendance in groups and activities as well as behavioral outcomes; Participate in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration:

  • Participate in clinical staffing, treatment team meetings, and other meetings as required. Fully participate in weekly one-on-one sessions with direct supervisor, weekly team meetings, and other meetings as required.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration:

  • Participate in clinical staffing, treatment team meetings, and other meetings as required.
  • Fully participate in weekly one-on-one sessions with direct supervisor, weekly team meetings, and other meetings as required.
  • Work collaboratively on transdisciplinary team with other specialists, hospital personnel and service providers to supplement case management support for clients; Provide education to help non-peer team members to understand clients unique experiences, perspectives and needs.
  • Financial Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Retirement planning and counseling
  • 403(b) fixed employer-based contribution*
  • 403(b) retirement plans with 4% or 5% match based on years of service
  • 457(b) plan for eligible employees
  • Student loan repayment benefit
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance and supplemental life option
  • Long-term care insurance option
  • Hospital indemnity option
  • Auto and home insurance discounts
  • Identity protection insurance
  • Employee hardship donation program
  • Credit Union memberships
  • Financial tools, resources and webinars to help with budgeting
  • Health and Wellness BenefitsMedical and Dental Plans
  • Three medical plan options including behavioral and preventive care coverage
  • Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tier Zero Prescription benefits
  • Two dental plan options
  • Vision plan
  • Infertility benefits
  • Emory Eye Center and Emory Vision Center discounts
  • Emory Aesthetic Center discounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program – assistance with relationships, life events, challenges, daily living needs
  • Healthy Emory wellness program with incentives
  • Discounts at Emory wellness/fitness centers
  • Other fitness center discounts
  • Diabetes prevention program
  • Wellness challenges
  • Know Your Numbers kiosks
  • Childcare Resources
  • Discounts
  • Placement assistance
  • Back-up and emergency care options
  • Emory Healthcare childcare co-op/app
  • Access to Emory student job network