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Full Time Therapist

• Alpharetta, GA
• Direct Hire
• Job ID: CA162-2708837

Full Time opportunity

Therapist provides in home and school-based therapeutic counseling as appropriate to children, adolescents, and their parents or guardians to address individual/family issues and mental health. Therapist carries out counseling responsibilities in accordance with agency policies and procedures; s/he reports to a Regional Supervisor. Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

Other responsibilities include:

-- Provide direct in home & school-based clinical treatment/therapeutic counseling as appropriate to children, adolescents, and parents or guardians

-- Develop treatment plans, implement interventions, review outcomes, revisit/revise strategies, and employ other methods compatible with agency principles and practices

-- Engage client, supports, caregivers and other key participants in active, change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement

-- Collaborate with all relevant internal/external systems/participants to ensure buy-in and cooperation, and to maximize effectiveness throughout treatment

-- Link consumers to additional resources as appropriate, including schools, DFCS, medical support, etc.

-- Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts which promote peer and supervisory review and feedback

-- Participate in agency staff, supervision, and external professional development opportunities to extend knowledge and remain current on best practices

Qualifications:

-Must have a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counselling

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills

-Flexible work schedule with the ability to work evenings/weekends

-Valid driver's license, vehicle & laptop