Behavioral Health Clinician - Newton Outpatient - Covington, GA

View Point Health

View Point Health proudly provides outpatient treatment to children, adolescents and adults. We promote overall health and quality of life through treatment services (evidenced-based therapies and medication management) that reduce the impact of mental illness, behavior challenges, and substance abuse for individuals, youth, and families.

Under general supervision, performs psychosocial assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning. Provides counseling/therapy to clients requiring complex intervention. Performs commitment determinations and/or executes orders of involuntary commitments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Completes diagnostic formulations and appropriate assessments on clients with mental illness and substance use disorder.
• Collaboratively formulate a treatment plan addressing issues identified in assessments.
• Provide short-term individual and group therapy using evidence-based practice therapies for client with SPMI &/or SUD
• Assist clients in identifying, developing, and sustaining appropriate natural support systems.
• Provide psychoeducation around mental health, substance use, trauma, and recovery.
• Collaborate with other behavioral health and physical health providers to holistically address client needs.
• Complete all required documentation (daily clinical notes, assessments, treatment plans) in an accurate and timely manner (agency standard 24hrs).
• Participate in clinical supervision to increase competence and professional development.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide after hour coverage, via phone.
• Completes annual training requirements as outlined by agency and/or supervisor.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

***Flexible weekly hours (ex. 8hrs/day, four 10s), Monday through Friday with some expanded hours, Hybrid work model***

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND eligibility to be licensed AND Two years of supervised experience in the area of assignment.

Note: Some positions require associate or full licensure in state of Georgia (LMSW. LAPC, LCSW, or LPC)

Preferred Qualifications:

• LCSW or LPC with 1 years of experience working in a clinical counseling/social work setting
• Experience with providing treatment for mental health, Alcohol and Drug services to Adults/ Children/Adolescent population
• Use of Care logic Electronic Health Records
• Experience in trauma-informed care, or trauma related interventions and skill.

Requirements/Competencies:

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
• Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
• Paid New Hire Training
• Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
• No employee deduction for Social Security
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel
• Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area.  It is the policy of View Point Health to 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.