About River Edge Behavioral Health
Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.
River Edge is currently seeking a Full-time Master’s Licensed Clinician for our CoC - Permanent Supportive Housing (CoC-PSH). We're seeking an energetic and enthusiastic candidate who has a strong commitment to fostering a client-centered culture. Within this role, the candidate will assist with providing substance abuse and mental health referrals, assistance with housing applications and other housing needs. This position is in Fulton County, Georgia
FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Benefits Offered:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401k with an employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for clients in the permanent supportive housing units.
• Elicit client participation in the development of a solution-focused treatment plan to address important goals, objectives, and interventions.
• Participate in Individual counseling, Group counseling, Court Attendance if applicable.
• Complete collaborative documentation.
• Identifies and provides intervention for potential crisis situations.
• Maintains caseloads, completes permanent supportive home visits.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and training programs as designed.
• Attend clinical supervision to increase skills and knowledge.
• Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support clients in their recovery.
• Collect and review referral information and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews.
• If the client is admitted, coordinate the admission and intake with the appropriate staff to ensure a timely and smooth transition into treatment.
• Maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including case notes, treatment plan reviews, discharge planning, and Outcomes.
• Maintain working knowledge of treatment agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with clients.
• Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including all of River Edge's policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Plan, DBHDD requirements, State Licensing standards, County Monitoring requirements, and managed care regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social service field (e.g., Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services) or related field, such as counseling. (Required)
• Licensed eligible in one of the following: LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW (Required)
• Fully Licensed in either - LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW) (Preferred)
• Master's degree in social service field (Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services) or related field
• At least one (1) year of postmaster's experience providing mental health and substance abuse treatment.
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise with the chronically mentally ill population.
• At least one (1) year of case management experience, in the community and the criminal justice system.
• All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
• Provide 2 Professional reference Statements (Former employers only, no family members)
• Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources.
• Exemplify excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.

Competencies:
Crisis Management: Ability to identify potential crisis situations and intervene appropriately to ensure the safety and well-being of clients.
Assessment: Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for clients.
Treatment Planning: Facilitate the development of solution-focused treatment plans that address clients' goals and objectives.
Communication and Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with clients, colleagues, and interdisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, and maintaining open communication to ensure coordinated care and support.
Attention to Detail and Compliance: Demonstrated ability to maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records and adhere to internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including those set forth by River Edge, DBHDD, state licensing agencies, county monitoring requirements, and managed care regulations.
Additional Information:
The Application Process

• All qualified applicants will be considered.
• This position is subject to close once a suitable candidate pool has been identified.
• The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
• Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we cannot provide information on application status by phone or email.

Safe Working Environment
We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we recommend full vaccination of all employees. Getting the vaccine, frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask are the most effective ways to fight.
Diversity and Inclusion
River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic makeup, disability, age, or veteran status.
Drug-Free Workplace
River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.
At-Will Workplace
Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.
EEOC Statement
River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Edge Behavioral Heath recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area. It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It 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.
If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.