Clinical Therapist/HeadStart

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Full-time position; Work Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm
• Provide therapy services to individuals, couples, and families facing mental, behavioral, and emotional health issues
• Conduct 30 to 60 minute therapy sessions
• Responsible for maintaining caseload of at least 28 clients per week, to include in-office and Head Start clients
• Complete psychosocial assessments of clients
• Complete clinical documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) system according to policy within a timely manner
• If not licensed, have clinical supervision over cases.
• Head Start program under Enrichment Services Program, Inc. (ESP)
• Uphold expectations of annual contract
• Provide Head Start services to children and their parents in the local ESP catchment area (Chattahoochee, Clay, Muscogee, Quitman, Stewart, and Talbot counties)
• Conduct 1 to 2 observations of all ESP classrooms in catchment area during school year
• Develop treatment plans
• Conduct child-centered sessions with client at school on weekly basis
• Work collaboratively with parents and staff to meet child's behavior needs
• Participate in training, multidisciplinary meetings, IEP, etc.
• Conduct clinical training requested of Head Start administration for their employees.

Evaluation : The evaluation of work performance, including : specific duties, responsibilities, demeanor, and work ethic, will be ongoing and implemented by the clinical director per center policies.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

• Hold Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling
• Have knowledge of DSM in order to properly assess and diagnose presenting symptoms
• Hold a valid driver license, operable and dependable vehicle, and car insurance coverage
• Familiar with various psychotherapy modalities (e.g., CBT, Person-centered, Family Systems, etc.)

Compliance : Adhere to company policies and procedures and all Federal, State and Local medical service requirements to include HIPAA Privacy & Security.

Confidentiality (HIPAA) : Every employee is required to sign a Pledge of Confidentiality. Failure to comply with our Pledge of Confidentiality can or will lead to immediate termination of employment. Confidentiality applies to a patient's Personal Health Information (PHI) and includes : written, oral and electronic communications. Each employee has an obligation to maintain confidentiality after their employment / association with this facility ends.

Security (HIPAA) : Every employee is required to protect their computer log-on and password. You must secure your work area prior to leaving it unattended for an extended period of time. You are required to log-off of your computer and secure your work area prior to leaving at the end of the day. If you have a responsibility for closing or locking files, securing equipment, or locking the building and you do not comply with these requirements, you will be subject to reprimand and / or termination based upon the infraction. We are required by law to protect patient privacy, identifiable patient information, and all properties containing such information.

Physical Requirements : Varied activities include standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. This position frequently requires working under stressful conditions and frequently requires irregular work hours.

Environmental Working Conditions : This position includes both administrative and clinical responsibilities.