Georgia HOPE Social Services Therapist/Assessor Contractor collaborates with the Department of Family and Child Services to provide therapy and assessment services for foster children and their biological parents.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling to children, adolescents and/or adults in assigned region/counties.
• Document case notes in online electronic medical record system (Ecase).
• Attend agency training, as needed
• Case load based on contractor
• Assist families who are involved with DFCS (Dept. of Family and Children Services) in building parental capacity and/or work towards reunification through parent skills training and linkage to community resources
• Collaborate with case managers, other contractors and community partners to ensure effective treatment and case collaboration
• Contribute to Georgia HOPE's culture of safety and inclusion by demonstrating a commitment to learning how to engage with issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in either counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or similar field and eligible for provisional/clinical license OR in possession of provisional or clinical licensed Counselors applying must have one of the following licenses: An LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAPC, LMSW, or LAMFT. Or a master’s level counselor who is eligible to obtain a license.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with using the internet and Microsoft Word
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
• Ability to function as a member for a multi-disciplinary treatment team and work cooperatively with other agency providers
• Ability to conduct oneself professionally and ethically with clients, co-providers and community partners

Benefits of Working at Georgia HOPE:

• Mileage reimbursement for client appointments
• The ability to create your own flexible schedule
• The ability to work remotely when completing admin-related tasks
• Compensation based on license and type of service provided

Health Connect America is a multi-state, community mental health, behavioral health, family preservation, and therapeutic foster care services provider. It is the mission of Health Connect America to create quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment.

We encourage wellness for our staff by offering competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time team members including medical, vision/dental, 401K, Health Savings Account with company contribution, and paid time off. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program including 8 counseling sessions per year to promote emotional well-being.

Health Connect America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

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