Clinician

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) offers best-in-class, person-centered programs and resources to transform lives. Building on our 125-year history, we are here to help individuals and families of all faiths live to their full potential. Guided by Jewish values, we are a welcoming community, and our experienced professionals bring integrity and compassion to their work in the fields of aging and older adults, career counseling, dentistry, mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and need-based support services. We serve thousands of individuals annually regardless of age, race, religion, national origin or ability to pay.

Working at JF&CS:

At JF&CS, we hold these values close to our heart: Commitment and integrity, compassion and respect, innovation and collaboration, professionalism, and responsiveness to diverse needs. Guided by Jewish values, and voted a Top Workplace for 2022 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, we are a welcoming community of professionals passionate about making a difference in the community. For testimonials from staff on what it’s like being part of the JF&CS family, you can visit our Careers page.

Benefits:

• Up to 20 days paid time off per year
• Paid holidays
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching
• Paid Parental Leave

JF&CS is now seeking a full-time Clinician.

PURPOSE (Include primary accomplishments, products, and services, who benefits from them and how.)

JF&CS Atlanta Clinical Services Team is seeking a Clinician to provide outpatient clinical services to clients, family members /caregivers and significant others for a wide range of symptoms related to anxiety, mood disorders, trauma , and behavioral issues. This position will provide therapeutic evidence-based services to children, adolescents, and adults to promote behavior change, reduce presenting symptoms, and improve general overall well-being.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Conduct clinical assessments through use of clinical interviews and standardized measures
• Determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan dependent on the client's needs, culture, home environment and preferred method of therapeutic intervention.
• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy including individual adults, couples, families, and group therapy services.
• Provide psycho-educational and skill-building programming within the community.
• Conduct crisis, suicide, and homicide risk assessments and interventions, as needed.
• Engage in active outreach with school /college staff, parents/caregivers, and/or community resources.
• Facilitates and assists with referrals to community resources, as needed.
• Completes clinical notes and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner to comply with all administrative regulations. Completes visit notes within 72 business hours of visit completion.
• Maintain their own schedule to meet client demand. Possible evening availability may be required.
• Complete minimum of 18-20 billable hours (client sessions) per week.
• Attend required meetings, including supervision, group consultation, and team meetings.
• Support program evaluation reports and Quality Improvement measures, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related degree. Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in the use of an electronic health record (EHR).
• Comfortable with utilizing technology at all points of the day, including telehealth software, video communication, and internal communication tools.
• Must possess all licenses, registrations, certifications, and accreditations required by law to render behavioral health services in the state of Georgia. Must maintain full credentials and privileges to practice with JF&CS.

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 regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or bear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in counseling social, or marriage and family therapy.
• Full and independent licensure in GA is preferred (e.g. LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
• Minimum of 3 years of related clinical experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with other clinicians and staff across the organization.
• Patience flexibility, and empathy working with various populations including age and presenting issues.
• Knowledge or interest in one or more evidenced-based therapeutic approaches.
• Willingness to learn about Judaism and Jewish families with cultural humility.

Candidates who are selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment background screening as well as a pre-employment drug screening. Employment will be contingent upon the satisfactory completion of both the background check and the drug screening. Additionally, if applicable, tuberculosis testing (TB) and fingerprinting may also be required.

JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace our employees' unique qualities, which fuel interest, innovation, and business success. As an EEO employer, JF&CS will engage in interactive dialogue regarding any accommodation requested based on medical or religious considerations.