Therapist, Mental Health

Program Description:

CHRIS counseling services are rooted in trauma-informed care. This care is directed by an understanding of neurological, biological, psychological, and social effects of trauma. We assess clients to learn if trauma occurred and whether it has a role in behavioral health needs. This role provides Counseling services at the At Promise Centers. The At Promise centers are community-based resource centers which offer an array of services, including counseling, educational and life skills to clients in the community in which they live.

The At Promise Center is a partnership with the Atlanta Police Foundation

Role and Responsibilities:

The primary duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide positive role-modeling to consumers/clients
  • Promote self-esteem
  • Promote healthy boundaries
  • Promote good hygiene and appropriate personal appearance among youth and young adults
  • Reinforce socially acceptable behaviors (ex: manners, eating habits, safety)
  • Teach and reinforce thoughtful decision-making skills
• Assessing consumers/ client’s history of trauma, acuity, strengths and need
  • Screen, evaluate and triage potential consumers to determine what services/evidence- based interventions should be offered
  • Provide initial clinical impressions
  • Administer behavioral health assessments, diagnostic assessments and appropriate screening tools
  • Evaluate and document client’s level of functioning and progress toward attainment of goals
• Coordinating Services and Collaboration
  • Make necessary referrals to meet consumer's health, well-being, education, mental health, and employment needs (i.e., Department of Public Health, Department of Family & Children Services, Georgia Department of Labor, employment staffing agencies, local colleges and tech schools, etc.)
  • Facilitate and/or participate in Team Meetings for all consumers/members/residents/young adults.
  • Collaborate and communicate with other programs in the CHRIS 180 continuum in the provision of services to consumers
  • Collaborate and consult with other providers and entities in the provision of best care services to consumers
  • Advocate on behalf of clients with other agencies to include coordinating services to patients.
  • Make appropriate referrals to higher levels of care if clinically indicated (IFI, PHP, IOP, PRTF, etc.)
  • Monitor the efficacy of treatment and making appropriate adjustments to services as needed
• Specific services to consumers
  • Provide therapy for adults, children and families who are referred to the CHRIS Counseling Center
  • Demonstrate exceptional engagement skills and clinical expertise in providing trauma- focused mental health treatment to target client population
  • Provide evidence-based trauma-informed individual treatment to clients of all ages who meet criteria for trauma services
  • Manage clinical caseload. Number of clients on caseload is based on frequency of sessions and clinical need
  • Use preventive intervention techniques when needed to prevent injury (to self or others)

Other Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Technical expertise that allows well informed decisions, usage of available tools and resources and training to execute job responsibilities
• Accountable for work being completed accurately and in a timely manner as well as following up as needed
• Ability to collaborate with other staff to ensure best practices and sound decisions
• Ability to communicate using appropriate tone when corresponding verbally or written (as well as proper usage of grammar and spelling)
• Ability to adapt and adjust to course and be open to new ideas
• Ability to manage workload by having a clear understanding of task/project and set realistic timelines and goals
• Commitment to our vision and mission should be demonstrated in work

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Master’s degree in the field of social work, counseling and/or marriage and family therapy and the ability to obtain licensure
• An understanding of the concepts of childcare
• Skilled in providing individual, family and group therapy, Skilled in assisting and maintaining children in their family homes and/or community
• Ability to effectively relate to clients, parents/custodians of all social,…