Child, Adolescent & Family Clinician Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) is seeking a Part-Time Child, Adolescent & Family Clinician. The clinician will provide clinical services to clients, specializing in working with children, families, and parents. Responsibilities include counseling, therapy, crisis intervention, and documentation. Applicants must have a Master's degree, be licensed or license-eligible in Georgia, and have experience working with families and children.
Job Description
Child, Adolescent & Family Clinician 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30338
Description:
Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) offers best-in-class, person-centered programs and resources to transform lives. Building on our 125-year history, we are here to help individuals and families of all faiths live to their full potential. Guided by Jewish values, we are a welcoming community, and our experienced professionals bring integrity and compassion to their work in the fields of aging and older adults, career counseling, dentistry, mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and need-based support services. We serve thousands of individuals annually regardless of age, race, religion, national origin or ability to pay. Working at
JF&CS:
At JF&CS, we hold these values close to our heart: Commitment and integrity, compassion and respect, innovation and collaboration, professionalism, and responsiveness to diverse needs. Guided by Jewish values, and voted a Top Workplace for 2022 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, we are a welcoming community of professionals passionate about making a difference in the community. For testimonials from staff on what it’s like being part of the JF&CS family, you can visit our Careers page. JF&CS is now seeking a Part-Time Child, Adolescent & Family Clinician. PURPOSE The social worker/counselor/mental health professional will provide clinical services to the range of agency clients with particular experience working with children, families and parents. The social worker will utilize varied treatment modalities and be willing to provide services in a variety of community locations including but not limited to the Dunwoody office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Conduct psycho-social, intake assessments Clinical counseling with children and families. Individual, conjoint, family, group psychotherapy and play therapy. Develop and conduct workshops and speaking engagements. Assist with crisis intervention and emergency assistance. Maintain a caseload of 12-15 clinical sessions/hours per week while working 21 total hours per week. Complete all clinical documentation within 72 hours of the session. Be flexible to serve at possible schools in community. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Masters-level therapist with specialization working with children and families. Experience as indicated above. Willingness to work with managed care referrals. Ability to work as a member of a team. Able to use Microsoft Word. Conscientious and reliable. Good attention to detail. Meets deadlines. Late Afternoon/early evening hours required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in social work or counseling. Fully Licensed (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) or license eligible in Georgia (APC, LMSW, AMFT). Experience working with families and children, special needs children, marital conflict and major mental illness. Experience conducting workshops and comfortable with public speaking assignments. Knowledgeable about Judaism and Jewish families. Play therapy experience and/or DBT intensive training preferred. Candidates who are selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment background screening as well as a pre-employment drug screening. Employment will be contingent upon the satisfactory completion of both the background check and the drug screening. Additionally, if applicable, tuberculosis testing (TB) and fingerprinting may also be required. JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace our employees’ unique qualities, which fuel interest, innovation, and business success. As an EEO employer, JF&CS will engage in interactive dialogue regarding any accommodation requested based on medical or religious considerations.
