About the role
Description
CHRIS Counseling 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.
Roles and Responsibilities
The primary duties include but are not limited to the following:
Provide positive role-modeling to consumers/clients
Promote self-esteem
Promote healthy boundaries
Promote good hygiene and appropriate personal appearance among youth and young adults
Reinforce socially acceptable behaviors (ex: manners, eating habits, safety)
Teach and reinforce thoughtful decision-making skills
Assessing consumers/ client’s history of trauma, acuity, strengths and needs
Screen, evaluate and triage potential consumers to determine what services/evidence- based interventions should be offered
Provide initial clinical impressions
Administer behavioral health assessments, diagnostic assessments and appropriate screening tools
Evaluate and document client’s level of functioning and progress toward attainment of goals
Coordinating Services and Collaboration
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.)
Facilitate and/or participate in Team Meetings for all consumers/members/residents/young adults.
Collaborate and communicate with other programs in the CHRIS 180 continuum in the provision of services to consumers
Collaborate and consult with other providers and entities in the provision of best care services to consumers
Advocate on behalf of clients with other agencies to include coordinating services to patients.
Make appropriate referrals to higher levels of care if clinically indicated (IFI, PHP, IOP, PRTF, etc.)
Monitor the efficacy of treatment and making appropriate adjustments to services as needed
Specific services to consumers
Provide therapy for adults, children and families who are referred to the CHRIS Counseling Center
Demonstrate exceptional engagement skills and clinical expertise in providing trauma- focused mental health treatment.
Provide evidence-based trauma-informed individual treatment to Center clients of all ages who meet criteria for trauma.
Manage clinical caseload. Number of clients on caseload is based on frequency of sessions and clinical need
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, and skill building to consumers with MH, co-occurring or substance abuse disorders as classified by the DSM-VTR
Documentation Requirements
Complete timely and appropriate clinical documentation to consist of progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, etc.
Maintain active insurance authorizations for clients and complete requests to UM as needed
Maintain agency documentation standards as well as DBHDD standards
Complete Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) applications as needed
Additional Requirements
Maintain detailed files, documentation, and billing requirements in a timely manner in accordance with CHRIS 180 policy and compliance standards
Attend and participate in all meetings and supervision as required and in accordance with CHRIS 180 policy and procedures.
Adhere to CHRIS 180 Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, Policies and Procedures and GA Code
Maintain consumers’ confidentiality
Support and maintain an environment of emotional and physical safety for consumers, staff and other stakeholders at all times
Demonstrate exceptional customer service and maintain certifications/trainings and provide information to HR and Training in a timely manner
Maintain valid professional license (if applicable) and report status changes to supervisor and HR
Work with UM on credentialing requirements for insurance panels
Complete continuing education requirements for professional license (if applicable) and complete agency annual training requirements
Will be available for other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor
TOTAL REWARDS at CHRIS 180
Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 paid holidays, including paid company break from 12/24 - 1/1
Competitive 403 (b) benefit defined contribution plan
Healthcare insurance options (HMO and PPO)
Dental and Vision insurance options
Employer-paid short-term disability
Employer-paid basic life insurance (1x times your salary)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Discounted college tuition for select colleges and universities
Requirements
Master’s degree in the field of social work, counseling and/or marriage and family therapy and maintain a full licensure.
An understanding of the concepts of childcare.
Skilled in providing individual, family and group therapy, Skilled in assisting and maintaining children in their family homes.
Ability to effectively relate to clients, parents/custodians of all social, economic, ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Solid decision-making ability as related to the safety and well-being of clients, families, community, and staff.
Be guided by precedent and established policy and procedure in decision-making. This person will be required to analyze and react to difficult situations, often while under considerable stress and pressure.
Dependability, emotional stability and physically capable. This position requires some physical functions that are essential to satisfactory performance of the outlined job responsibilities, i.e., sitting, standing, walking, driving, speaking, hearing and the ability to physically restrain (when necessary).
Ability to recognize when assistance and consultation is needed.
Must be free to travel as the position demands.
Clinical expertise in child development, dysfunction, counseling, treatment planning and diagnosis is required.
Proficient in MS Office
Other
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Technical expertise that allows well informed decisions, usage of available tools and resources and training.
Accountable for work being completed accurately and in a timely manner as well as following up as needed.
Ability to collaborate with other staff to ensure best practices and sound decisions.
Ability to communicate using appropriate tone when corresponding verbally or written.
Ability to adapt and adjust to course and be open to new ideas.
Ability to manage workload by having a clear understanding of task/project and set realistic timelines and goals.
Commitment to our vision and mission should be demonstrated in work.
Schedule
Typically works Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30am - 8:00pm. Schedules are flexible based on need and site assignment. Therapists are typically required to work at least two evenings per week to accommodate children and adolescent appointments. Schedules may vary based on site assignment/operating hours. Flexibility is a requirement and schedules are apt to change (with notice) based on clinic needs, grants, projects, or site assignments.
Physical
Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.