What are the responsibilities and job description for the APEX - GAP - Clinician Non-Licensed, APEX position at River Edge Behavioral Health?
APEX Non-Licensed Clinician– Macon/Bibb & Twiggs Counties
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. The full continuum of River Edge Behavioral Health services provides state-of-the-art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families, and adults annually, who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities.
River Edge is seeking experienced mental health therapists to offer behavioral health services within local schools via the Georgia APEX Program. Therapists will provide services to children aged 5 and up in elementary, middle, and high school settings within the selected counties. We are looking for candidates who want to build their experience with a wide range of behavioral health conditions in a professional atmosphere at an organization striving to be a leader in the nation in a growing program!
Location/Schedule: Based out of our offices located at 175 Emery Hwy, Macon GA 31217 but providing services in various locations in local schools. This position covers the Macon/Bibb & Twiggs County School Districts. Typically, Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm, but open to flexible schedules.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides individual and family therapy to individuals with a mental health and/or substance abuse disorder in clinic, out of clinic, or via telehealth to youth (and family) primarily in a school setting.
- Completes assessments, treatment planning, and obtains authorizations for services to be provided.
- Completes required documentation in a timely fashion in electronic medical record.
- Performs commitment determinations and/or executes orders of involuntary commitments and provides crisis intervention as needed.
- Attends staff meetings, treatment team meetings, and clinical supervision.
- Acts as organizational representative attending community and school functions to increase access and knowledge of services.
- Reduces stigma of mental health by educating school personnel, families, and community members about mental health.
- Refers client or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental health, substance abuse, or other areas of functioning.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing set standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, ASO, DBHDD, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards.
- Updates job knowledge by maintaining licensure, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organizations, etc.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, marriage & family counseling or rehab counseling, and eligibility to be licensed (LAPC/LPC, LMSW/LCSW, or LAMFT/LMFT). Must pursue licensure upon hire.
- Must have a clean driving record and be willing to use your personal vehicle to travel to schools within the surrounding counties.
- Associate or full clinical license preferred (LCSW/LMSW, LPC/APC, LMFT/LAMFT).
Additional Information:
The Application Process
All qualified applicants will be considered.
This position is subject to close once a satisfactory 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.
Safe Working Environment
We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we encourage all employees to frequently wash their hands, sanitizing common areas in order to keep employees and clients safe.
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 make-up, 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.
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 provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and 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.
