CORE Therapist S/T

Trinity Social Services is seeking a Therapist/Clinician.  The candidate must have knowledge of DSM-V criteria, develop SMART Treatment Planning, be highly organized, and proficient with MS Word and Outlook.  Basic knowledge of Core/IFI services is required.  Candidate must have prior knowledge of GA Medicaid System of Care (mental/behavioral health).

Professional Title:

LMSW, LAPC, APC, LAMFT, AMFT or (Supervisee/Trainee – MSW, MFT, PC, MS, MA)

Minimum Qualifications:

- Person must be licensed in the state of Georgia as a LMSW, LAPC, LAMFT or S/T (Supervisee/Trainee). One (1) year experience providing (in-clinic or out-of-clinic) therapy.

- Master’s degree in psychology, sociology, or mental health counseling.

- Person must have a minimum of 1-year experience working with clientele suffering from MH/SA issues and their families.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment

- Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy

- Plan outreach and referral activities in surrounding communities

- Plan and conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health and counseling services

- Assess clients' mental condition based on review of client information, interviews, observation, tests, and collaboration with other staff members

- Serve as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations

- Develop and implement treatment plans based on BHA, clinical experience, and knowledge

- Conduct initial family assessments and refer clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary

- Responsible for completing discharge summaries and monthly summary reviews when requested

- Properly documented crisis intervention, anger management, behavior modification, and safety planning

Requirements:

- CPR training certificate

- CPI training certificate a plus

- Must be dependable, have a computer with internet services and the ability to accurately and sufficiently write BIRP notes.

- Familiar with Carelogic a plus.

- Must be able to provide services to clients and families during NON-traditional work days and hours.

- Self-starter, highly organized, and able to work well with employees at all levels in the organization.

- Readily available to receive supervision from an appropriately licensed/credentialed professional.

- Must attend in-office treatment team meetings.

- Must have reliable transportation and pass various background checks to productively provide services in the community.

- Must have previous work history or education regarding interactions with adolescents.