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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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Job Description

The Associate Behavioral and Mental Health Therapist will participate in a model of care centered around integrated, multidisciplinary services, with seamless collaborations with psychiatry, psychology, social work, medical specialties, and other behavioral and mental health disciplines.

Experience

Supervised experience with providing intake evaluations and regularly scheduled therapy services for children and adolescents, received as part of a degree program

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Unified protocol, CBT, ACT, DBT, TF-CBT, PCIT, and/or Solution-Focused TherapyExperience working within a medical setting or behavioral mental health facilityExperience with children & adolescents with co-occurring medical issues

Education

Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy from an accredited university

Certification Summary

Licensure as a Master's Social Worker, Associate Professional Counselor, or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of GeorgiaBLS or PALS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary teamStrong interpersonal skills with patients, teammate, and leadershipKnowledge of evidence-based, age-appropriate treatment and practiceAbility to remain calm and manage verbal/physical responses in stressful situationsFlexibility to adapt to changes in behavioral mental programs and proceduresDeveloped cultural humility and ability to work with diverse populationsExcellent written and oral communication skills

Job Responsibilities

Patient Care

Provide effective delivery of services (e.g., intake evaluations, therapy, and case management) under supervision appropriate to the patient’s specific needs and severity level of disability or impairment.Gather and integrate information from all available sources to develop initial patient assessment and treatment plan.Provide evidence-based and effective individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy under supervision.Conduct crisis and safety planning with patients and coordinate transfers to higher levels of care under supervision.Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.Respect and incorporate aspects of patient’s and family’s identity in care.Identify patient/family need for services from ancillary departments/programs and effectively communicate with team members to provide referral as necessary.Include family/caregiver participation in all phases of the patient’s program while communicating at the patient/family level of understanding.Communicate with support and operational staff effectively to ensure patient continuity of care.Assess client satisfaction and improvement, participating in program evaluation as needed.Generate flexible solutions to potential barriers in patient care to benefit patient.Complete notes in electronic medical record within time guidelines, including diagnostic coding, screenings, and treatment plans and seeks appropriate supervision for billing.Participate in team meetings and case consultations.Seek out additional evidence-based training associated with role.Actively participates while receiving supervision and implements feedback from supervising clinician.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1920 Briarcliff Rd NE

Job Family

Behavioral Health