Fortson/Harris County Clinical Therapist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Valley Healthcare System, Inc., formerly known as Community Health Center of South Columbus, has been providing medical, dental, vision, outreach, behavioral health, and pharmacy services since August 1994. The organization has grown in size and services to cater to the needs of the Chattahoochee Valley region and beyond, starting as a small service within the Baker Village community of South Columbus.

Our company is growing rapidly and we are currently in search of Clinical Therapist to help our growing families! We are looking for an experienced Clinical Therapist who is passionate about caring for patients and treating their needs. You will be responsible for treatment planning, social work, case management, psychology, and family therapy to support the mental health and well-being of students within the educational setting.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Clinical Therapist at Valley Healthcare System, Inc. in Fortson / Harris County, GA. The Therapist will be responsible for conducting therapy sessions, developing treatment plans, performing assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients.

Salary :

36,896.00 - Commensurate with experience

Hours of operation :

Monday-Friday 8 : 00 a.m. -5 : 00 p.m.

Possible Saturday hours

Location : Fortson, GA

Benefits :

Excellent health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance

403B

Competitive salary

CME and Expense Reimbursement

Generous paid time off and holidays

Loan Repayment NHSC

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Full-time position; Work Monday to Friday
• 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 :

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.

Salary : $36,896