Therapist - Qualified Residential Treatment Program

MURPHY-HARPST CHILDRENS CENTERS INC; Cedartown (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MURPHY-HARPST CHILDRENS CENTERS INC is seeking an experienced mental health professional to provide clinical services to children and adolescents in foster care at the Cedartown Campus. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care and requires collaboration with agencies to meet the health and well-being needs of consumers.

Applicants must hold a Master's Degree in a related field and possess a valid Georgia license. Responsibilities include providing individual and group counseling, facilitating preventive interventions, and ensuring engagement with consumers through various settings.

Qualifications

• Masters’ Degree from an accredited graduate school.
• Current State of Georgia LPC, LMFT or LCSW License.
• One year of paid experience in the mental health field.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to children/adolescents in foster care.
• Make necessary referrals to meet consumer's needs.
• Participate in Team Meetings for consumers.
• Advocate on behalf of consumers with other agencies.

Skills

Trauma-focused mental health treatment

Engagement skills

Clinical expertise

Education

Masters’ Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Cedartown Campus - Cedartown, GA 30125Education Level: Graduate Degree

Murphy-Harpst’s services are rooted in trauma informed care. This care is directed by an understanding of neurological, biological, psychological, and social effects of trauma. We assess consumers to learn if trauma occurred and whether it has a role in behavioral health needs. Some trauma includes: sexual, physical, emotional abuse, severe neglect, loss, witnessing violence, substance abuse, imprisoned family member, and abandonment. Understanding when trauma occurred helps us tailor our responses, treatment, and services. Trauma-informed assessments and interventions always acknowledges, respects, and integrates cultural values, beliefs, and practices.

This position is responsible for providing clinical services to 8-10 children/adolescents in foster care and their family as designated by the DFCS Case Manager.

Responsibilities

• Make necessary referrals to meet consumer's health, well-being, education, mental health, and employment needs (i.e. Department of Public Health, Department of Family & Children Services, Georgia Department of Labor, employment staffing agencies, local colleges, and tech schools, etc.).
• Participate in Team Meetings for all consumers/members/residents/young adults as needed.
• Collaborate and consult with other providers and entities in the provision of best care services to consumers.
• Ensure therapists attend monthly Child & Family Team Meetings (CFTM) or provide treatment summary for consumer’s receiving wrap services as needed.
• Advocate on behalf of consumers with other agencies to include coordinating services.
• Monitor the provision of services provided.

Specific Services to Consumers

• Demonstrate exceptional engagement skills and clinical expertise in providing trauma-focused mental health treatment to target consumer population.
• Provide evidence-based trauma-informed individual treatment to consumers of all ages who meet criteria for trauma services.
• Use preventive intervention techniques when needed to prevent injury (to self or others).
• Provide outpatient services to include: providing individual counseling, family counseling/training and/or group counseling/training to consumers with MH.
• Facilitate groups (i.e. DBT skills, anger management, etc.) as needed.
• Coach caregivers in supporting consumer through understanding the stages of change.
• Must be willing to work in the community, the clinic, school setting or other setting as needed.

Qualifications

• Masters’ Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology from an accredited graduate school.
• Current State of Georgia LPC, LMFT or LCSW License. (LAPC, LAMFT or relevant associate licenses will be accepted if needs of the program dictate).
• One (1) year of paid experience in the mental health field.
• Some experience providing services in a residential behavioral health setting.
• Some experience providing services in an outpatient setting.