What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor position at Family Service Agency of DeKalb County?
Please note, pay varies by education and licensure
Overview:
Clinicians are responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based services to the client and family in order to promote optimal social and emotional functioning. Working collaboratively with clients/families/significant others and the interdisciplinary team, to ensure that clients receive the appropriate level of care and services to meet their ongoing mental healthcare needs in the most appropriate and cost-effective environment possible. Provides high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Clinicians facilitate effective and ethical individual, group, and family therapy to clients of Family Service Agency.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial and updated assessments, formulate initial and updated treatment plans, maintain regular progress notes, complete additional assessments as needed (risk assessment, inventories, etc.)
- Formulate appropriate medically necessary diagnoses
- Conduct goals-based therapy sessions
- Document progress notes including appropriate treatment interventions and client response to those interventions.
- Conduct crisis intervention when appropriate
Requirements:
- COVID-19 vaccination is required
- Reliable transportation is required
- Must be willing to undergo background checks
- Must have documented experience providing direct service to clients.
- Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality and abide by HIPAA
- Must be willing to act as an active member of our clinical and agency team
- Bilingual is a plus!
Education:
- QMHP: Master's degree in human service field (ex: psychology, higher education, social work, etc.)
- Preferred: CADC, LMFT, MSW, LSW, CRC, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, PhD, etc.
- Please note, pay varies by education and licensure.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Pediatrics
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $40