Licensed Mental Health Clinician - Co-Responder Program

Job Summary:

Come be a part of an exciting community partnership. Avita and the Forsyth County Sherriff's Department have teamed-up to provide on-site Behavioral Health services to individuals in crisis. These services will be performed in real-time (think COPS or Live PD). The Licensed Counselor will be a central part of this innovative response team performing crisis assessments and potentially 1013ing an individual or individuals while working with the responding deputy.

Job Description:

Provides mental health services to adults in a community setting as part of the Forsyth County Sherriff's Department Co-Responder program. Will ,with assigned deputy, respond to calls involving a Behavioral Health need. Will conduct onsite behavioral health assessments and 1013 those who are in active crisis. Will provide accurate and timely documentation of services performed. Will be assigned the evening/night shift. Hours are based on the need of the Sherriff's Department - There should be no overnight shift requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Fully Licensed Counselor :

Full Licensure as a LPC, LMFT or LCSW in

Georgia Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of addiction treatment. Employees are eligible to apply for loan repayment assistance through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program. •AVITA Community Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its service practices or employment practices with regard to race color, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.