Behavioral Health Clinician (Child & Adolescent) - Rockdale Outpatient Center - Conyers, GA.

View Point Health

Job Title: Behavioral Health Clinician (Child & Adolescent)

Job Code: HCP0501Social Worker, Licensed 2

Shift: Full-Time (40 hours per week on average) Onsite

Job Hours: 8:30a - 5:00p (Times May Vary)

Base Location: Conyers GA.

Division/Department/Program: Rockdale Outpatient Center

View Point Health proudly provides outpatient treatment to children, adolescents and adults. At the outpatient centers, we promote overall health and quality of life for individuals, youth and families through evidenced-based therapies and medication management to reduce the impact of mental illness, behavior challenges, and substance use.

Under supervision perform psychosocial assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning. Provides counseling/therapy to clients requiring complex intervention. Performs commitment determinations and/or executes orders of involuntary commitments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Completes diagnostic formulations and appropriate assessments on clients with mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Collaboratively formulate a treatment plan addressing issues identified in assessment.
• Provide short-term individual and group therapy using evidence-based practice therapies for client with SPMI &/or SUD.
• Assist clients/family in identifying, developing, and sustaining appropriate natural support systems.
• Provide psychoeducation around mental health, substance use, trauma, recovery. 
• Collaborate with other behavioral health and physical health providers to holistically address client needs.
• Complete all required documentation (daily clinical notes, assessments, treatment plans) in an accurate and timely manner (agency standard 24 hrs.).
• Participate in regular team meetings to collaborate regarding shared clients, build and practice new skills, and stay up to date on agency administrative information.
• Participate in clinical supervision to increase competence and professional development.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide after hour coverage, via phone.
•  Completes annual training requirements as outlined by agency and/or supervise.
• Other related duties as assigned.

***Flexible weekly hours (ex, 8 hrs/day, four 10s), Monday through Friday with some expanded hours.

Hybrid work model***

Hybrid schedule available (split in-office and remote). Must be licensed in Georgia.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work and counseling from an accredited college or university and eligibility to be licensed and two (2) years of supervised experience in the area of assignment or two (2) years of experience at the lower level social worker 1 (HCP050) or position equivalent.

Note: Position requires licensure in the state of Georgia as an LMSW, LAPC, LCSW, or LPC

Preferred Qualifications:  

• One year of supervised experience in behavioral health.
• Experience with Carelogic or other EHR/EMR.
• Previous clinical experience working in Community Mental Health Care with SPMI, SUD &/or Co-Occurring Disorders.
• Experience providing ASAM or substance use specific groups such as Dual Diagnosis, DBT, Seeking Safety

Requirements/Competencies:

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts).
• Company contributes 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan.
• Generous PTO – plus 9 holidays per year – and a paid Cultural/Spiritual/Service Day!
• No employee deduction for Social Security – means more money in your paycheck!
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Clinical supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available.
• Flexible hours available, including telehealth from home!

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View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.