Description

Do you want to make a difference?

Do you want to be a part of a continuously growing community-based organization?

Do you want to work for one of the 2021-2023 AJC Top Workplaces?

If you want a rewarding career, Goshen Valley Foundation is for you! Goshen Valley provides hope and healing to foster youth and vulnerable families through relational, trauma-responsive services to cultivate personal healing and generational change and we would love the opportunity to see if we would be a good fit for you.

Goshen Therapeutic Services, a division of Goshen Valley Foundation, is a community-based social service organization that provides services for families involved with DFCS as well as in the community. We are currently seeking Fully Licensed Mental Health Therapist with substance abuse experience preferred.

Responsibilities expected for Fully Licensed Mental Health Therapist:

• Upon receiving a referral, make collateral calls to referring agency and review all documentation and notes pertaining to the family or individual’s history, diagnosis, and case plan.
• Provide individual counseling.
• Provide family counseling, training, and coaching as needed.
• Conduct mental health assessments.
• Work in partnership with DFCS case managers to help individuals and families achieve their potential.
• Attend court hearings or case panel hearings to testify as requested by attorneys and DFCS.
• Track units of service and dates of service outlined on the service authorization.
• Document all services in Electronic Health records.
• Attend monthly meetings, as required, for training, to receive updates regarding policies and procedures and staff cases.
• Maintain compliance with required DFCS training.

Additionally, we are looking for someone who shows:

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills 

- Goal oriented

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Effective priority, and time management 

- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus as we serve many in this demographic bracket.

Goshen Valley does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Requirements

Fully Licensed Mental Health Therapist will be expected to have:

• Master’s degree in community counseling or related field. (Social Work, Community Mental Health, Marriage and Family Therapy).
• Full license required with Georgia’s Secretary of State: LPC, LCSW, LMFT (Associate licensed and license eligible considered for the right candidate.)
• Must be eligible to be credentialed with Medicaid and CMO’s.
• Must demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills to provide assessment and clinical services.
• Must practice by the ethical standards of the professional association and state licensing board.
• Must submit a valid and official transcript showing proof of degree awarded.
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record and proof of insurance meeting required 100/300/100 liability coverage, and be insurable by GVF's auto insurance carrier.
• Be of good character, and supportive of the programs, policies, and ideals of Goshen Valley Foundation.
• Complete and pass a criminal background check (DHS OIG) and other safety screenings and drug screen.
• Must have access to a computer and telephone to contact clients and document services provided.

 Job Type: Contract status, Part-Time up to Full-Time depending on schedule worked.