Licensed, Behavioral Health Clinician (Play Therapy) - Norcross Center - Norcross, GA at View Point Health in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Job Description:

Job Title: Licensed, Behavioral Health Clinician (Play Therapy)

Job Code: HCP051/Social Worker, Licensed 2

Shift: (40 hours per week on average)

Job Hours: Times May Vary

Base Location: Norcross, GA

Division/Department/Program: Norcross 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 general supervision, performs 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 for youth with behavioral health disorders
Collaboratively formulate SMART treatment plans to address issues identified in assessment
Participate in play therapy supervision and utilize play therapy in sessions with clients
Provides evidenced-based therapeutic interventions to children, adolescents, and families
Assist client/family in identifying, developing, and sustaining appropriate natural support systems
Communicate with outside agencies/providers as needed (i.e., schools, IEP team)
Provide psychoeducation to family around mental health, 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 supervisor
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND eligibility to be licensed in the state of Georgia OR
Master's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND associate licensure in the state of Georgia
ONE year of supervised experience in behavioral health
Must pass criminal records fingerprint check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Play therapy training and Play therapy supervision available
Experience with Carelogic or other EHR/EMR
Georgia License as LCSW or LPC
Experience with CareLogic or other EMR.
Is comfortable and proficient with collaborative & concurrent documentation.
Experience in trauma-informed care, or trauma related interventions and skills.
Spanish speaking, a BIG plus (but not required)

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.
Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
Paid New Hire Training
Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
No employee deduction for Social Security
Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology and travel
Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

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.