Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
Mental Health Therapist/Social Worker provides in-home therapeutic counseling as appropriate to children, adolescents, and parents/guardians to address individual/family issues and mental health. Therapist carries out counseling responsibilities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
-- Provide direct in-home clinical treatment/therapeutic counseling as appropriate to children, adolescents, and parents or guardians
-- Develop treatment plans, implement interventions, review outcomes, revisit/revise strategies, and employ other methods compatible with agency principles and practices
-- Engage client, supports, caregivers and other key participants in active, change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement
-- Link consumers to additional resources as appropriate, including schools, DFCS and medical support
-- Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts which promote peer and supervisory review and feedback
-- Participate in agency staff, supervision, and external professional development opportunities to extend knowledge and remain current on best practices
-- Maintain personal integrity
Qualifications
-- Must have completed master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field; associate license (LAMFT, LAPC, LMSW) or full licensure (LMFT, LPC, LCSW) in Georgia preferred
-- Two years of community- or home-based mental health counseling experience
-- Training and experience in evidence-based treatment models
-- Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse cultures
-- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-- Flexible work schedule with the willingness and ability to work evenings/weekends
-- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a major plus