Description

Ascend partners with Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, Georgia’s largest Community Service Board (CSB), to staff clinical and non-clinical jobs in behavioral health. Being part of our team and working in a CSB means you’re helping individuals and families otherwise unable to access treatment from private providers to address healthcare challenges associated with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases. You’ll be working with purpose to make a difference in the lives of people who need you most. Each of our jobs will work within a State Community Service Board facility

The Behavioral Health Therapist in the outpatient setting would be responsible for completion of Behavioral Health Assessments for both mental health and substance use, Treatment Plans, and provision of Individual, Group and/or Family Therapy based on clinician training and agency needs. The Behavioral Health Therapist would also be responsible for agency or outside program referrals according to assessment findings and specific individual needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide mental health/substance abuse assessments as required.

Identify and assign Addictive Diseases recommended treatment (ASAM Levels)

Attend case staffing meetings as directed by Site Director/Clinical Supervisor.

Provide individual, group, and family therapy as required or indicated.

Develop Individual Service Plans with clients utilizing the assessment tools approved by DBHDD.

Initiate referrals to case management, advocacy groups, substance abuse, and outreach programs, skills training groups, social rehabilitation, and counseling.

Intervene, stabilize and manage acute crisis situations as needed.

Adhere to service delivery requirements to include daily/monthly/yearly billable hours, failed activities, failed claims, and timely access to services.

Adhere to all documentation requirements and standards.

Ensure and maintain appropriate usage and allotment of units authorized per service delivery.

Maintain confidentiality for all indirect/direct service in accordance with agency policies and HIPPA policies.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of DSM-V and determining mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses

Knowledge of addictive diseases and/or mental health disorders and their impact on an individual’s functioning.

Knowledge of necessary appropriate therapeutic boundaries for working with vulnerable populations.

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Exceptional time management skills and attention to detail.

Familiar with computer hardware and software including Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), e-mail, fax, and scanning.

Abilities:

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments.

Ability to remain professional when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail when completing multiple assignments.

Ability to work independently and carry out a variety of critical and time sensitive projects without detailed instructions.

Ability to work with diverse individuals to collect the necessary information.

Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information (with regards to HIPAA and 42CFR Part 2) obtained through the course of completing assignments.

Ability to be flexible in adapting to changes in priorities, assignments, and other interruptions, which may impact pre-established timelines and courses of action for completing projects and assignments.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, staff, and internal and external stakeholders.

Ascend Community Staffing Partners, LLC does not discriminate with regard to employment, compensation, place of work, or promotion because of race, color, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, age or national origin.

English-Spanish bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education - Master's Degree in behavioral healthcare field.

Licensure/Certification - Job related license, (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Experience – Minimum one (1) year of human services, social work and/or clinical experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education – Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling

Experience – Three (3) of human services, social work and/or clinical experience

Must be able to pass an intensive criminal background check, provide official academic transcripts, possess a valid driver’s license/ID, and have an acceptable motor vehicle report. Must pass pre-employment and random drug screening