D171- Associate Licensed Clinician (PSH)

About River Edge Behavioral Health
 

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups. 

The Permanent Supportive Housing Program is for Fulton County residents inclusive of primary tenants and family. The Permanent Supportive Housing Program is a cost-effective way to help people with disabilities live more stable, productive lives. Supportive housing is widely believed to work well for those who face the most complex challenges. For those individuals that are homelessness, have very low to no income, and/or serious, persistent issues that may include substance abuse, mental illness, HIV/AIDS, or other serious challenges to a successful life, permanent supportive housing is a key to success.

River Edge is currently seeking a Full-time Associate Licensed Clinician to be a part of a care coordination team for our Fulton Permanent Supportive Housing. We're seeking an energetic and enthusiastic candidate who has a strong commitment to fostering a client-centered culture. Within this role, the candidate will assist with providing substance abuse and mental health referrals, assistance with housing applications and other housing needs. This position is in Fulton County, Georgia.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM 

FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt 

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401k with an employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Case Manager to provide support to individuals living in permanent supportive housing. This role is responsible for maintaining a caseload of up to 20 individuals and requires in-home visits.
• Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for clients.
• Elicit client participation in the development of a solution-focused treatment plan to address important goals, objectives, and interventions.
• Participate in individual counseling, group counseling, court attendance if applicable.
• Identify and provide intervention(s) for potential crisis situations.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and training programs as designed.
• Attend clinical supervision to increase skills and knowledge.
• Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support clients in their recovery.
• Collect and review referral information and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews.
• Maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including case notes, treatment plan reviews, discharge planning, and outcomes.
• Maintain working knowledge of treatment agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with clients.
• Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including all of River Edge's policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Plan, DBHDD requirements, State Licensing standards, County Monitoring requirements, and managed care regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social service field (e.g., Social Work, Sociology, Psychology,) or related field, such as counseling required.
• Associate-level licensure required in one of the following: LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW) required.

• At least two (2) years of postmaster's experience providing mental health and substance abuse treatment in a community-based environment preferred.
• At least one (1) year experience in permanent supportive housing.
• Experience in Permanent Supportive Housing is a plus.
• All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
• Provide 2 Professional reference Statements (Former employers only, no family members)
• Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources.
• Exemplify excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.

Competencies:

Crisis Management: Ability to identify potential crisis situations and intervene appropriately to ensure the safety and well-being of clients.

Assessment: Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for clients.

Treatment Planning: Facilitate the development of solution-focused treatment plans that address clients' goals and objectives.

Communication and Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with clients, colleagues, and interdisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, and maintaining open communication to ensure coordinated care and support.

Attention to Detail and Compliance: Demonstrated ability to maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records and adhere to internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including those set forth by River Edge, DBHDD, state licensing agencies, county monitoring requirements, and managed care regulations.

Additional Information:

The Application Process

• All qualified applicants will be considered.
• This position is subject to close once a suitable candidate pool has been identified.
• The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
• Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we cannot provide information on application status by phone or email.

Safe Working Environment

We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we recommend full vaccination of all employees. Getting the vaccine, frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask are the most effective ways to fight.

Diversity and Inclusion

River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic makeup, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace

River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.

At-Will Workplace

Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

EEOC Statement

River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Edge Behavioral Heath recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area. It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.