Therapist (Assertive Community Treatment Program)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in developing, managing, and maintaining a collaborative and cooperative service environment in the community at large
• Provides all clinical services to individuals/families enrolled in the ACT Team
• Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches to serve individuals on the ACT team (CBT, DBT, CT-R, trauma work, harm reduction, anger management, motivational interviewing, etc)
• Responds/intervenes in crisis situations
• Aids in creating and updating all treatment plans, insurance authorizations, assessments, and any other documentation needed for the individuals served
• Aids in referral follow up and assessments in the community
• Attends treatment team meetings four days per week as outlined by fidelity
• Exhibits communication skills (oral, written and active listening)
• Participates in the on-call/weekend rotation
• Transports individuals if needed.

Qualifications

Must have a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a social worker in Georgia.

Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI).

Experience providing a range of evidence-based practices including CBT, DBT, CT-R, trauma work, harm reduction, anger management, motivational interviewing, etc.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Pass a background check and drug screening.

Benefits

• Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA
• Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc
• Retailment Plan with employer matching
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service
• 10 paid holidays
• 1 personal day
• Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties
• Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track