Counselor/ Social Worker (Ringgold, GA)- bilingual (Spanish)

We are seeking a Counselor / Social Worker to join our team! You will provide outpatient mental health counseling through professional, faith-based approach (office is located in a local evangelical church building). Provides clinical services, including group and individual therapy, to clients and community groups in both office-based and telehealth appointments. (determined by client need and clinician preference). We are seeking a bilingual, Spanish-speaking counselor for this location.

Responsibilities:

• Assess nature of clients' situations by interviewing and reviewing personal history
• Develop and execute individual treatment plans
• Determine appropriate milestones to gauge client progress
• Provides individual and group counseling.
• Provides referral to outside resources when appropriate.
• Consults with colleagues and supervisor regarding client care planning.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of services to clients.
• Attends all regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Helps Elu connect with the community.
• Maintains ethical standards.
• Participates in supervision appropriate to one’s level of training.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in clinical social work or professional counseling from an accredited institution
• Licensed to practice counseling or clinical social work in the state of practice.
• Previous experience in social work, counseling, or other related fields
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work
• Demonstrate competence in clinical diagnosis, treatment paradigms, and cross-cultural issues.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Spiritual maturity and the ability to integrate Christian faith with mental health practice.
• Commitment to the mission of Elu
• Pass a background check that includes criminal, driving, and credit record. Staff members routinely handle protected financial information of clients (social security numbers, medical policy numbers, etc.). Good standing on all is a condition of employment.

Location:

Office we are hiring for is located in a church building. We have additional offices across GA, TN & NC.

We have contracts with insurance panels and can work virtually with clients in these states: Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Iowa, and Illinois.

*Due to our insurance contracts in multiple states, we have above average, competitive reimbursement rates and which insure you are fairly compensated for your clinical work.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
With the option for telehealth, a clinician has the option to move sessions online as needed and when needed to take COVID precautions. All staff meetings are virtual.

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your state professional license information: state, license #, expiration date, license type:
• Are you licensed to provide counseling, by the state board, in one of these states: MD, VA, TN, NC, GA, FL, IL, IA, SC, KY, WV, DC?

Experience:

• Social work or Counseling: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• INDEPENDENT CLINICAL license (LCSW, LCMHC etc)? (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $50