Clinical Therapist/HeadStart

Description

Valley Healthcare provides comprehensive primary care, selected specialties, and referral services for the Chattahoochee valley regardless of circumstances. We take pride in being patient-centered, team-based care, and we are not able to do so without you! 

Education: 

Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists.

Salary: 

$50,000 - $85,917

Hours of operation:

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Location:

Columbus, Ga; Fortson, Ga; Talbotton, Ga

Benefits: 

We pay 100% of our employees' benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage. This is worth $14,000 a year, which includes $3,000 towards your deductible that you receive on a Health Spending Visa for any co-pays, prescriptions and medical expenses that may occur.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full-time position; Work Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm
• Provide therapy services to individuals, couples, and families facing mental, behavioral, and emotional health issues
• Conduct 30 to 60 minute therapy sessions
• Responsible for maintaining caseload of at least 28 clients per week, to include in-office and Head Start clients
• Complete psychosocial assessments of clients
• Complete clinical documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) system according to policy within a timely manner
• If not licensed, have clinical supervision over cases.
• Head Start program under Enrichment Services Program, Inc. (ESP)
• Uphold expectations of annual contract 
• Provide Head Start services to children and their parents in the local ESP catchment area (Chattahoochee, Clay, Muscogee, Quitman, Stewart, and Talbot counties)
• Conduct 1 to 2 observations of all ESP classrooms in catchment area during school year
• Develop treatment plans
• Conduct child-centered sessions with client at school on weekly basis
• Work collaboratively with parents and staff to meet child’s behavior needs
• Participate in training, multidisciplinary meetings, IEP, etc.
• Conduct clinical training requested of Head Start administration for their employees.

Evaluation: The evaluation of work performance, including: specific duties, responsibilities, demeanor, and work ethic, will be ongoing and implemented by the clinical director per center policies.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling
• Have knowledge of DSM in order to properly assess and diagnose presenting symptoms
• Hold a valid driver license, operable and dependable vehicle, and car insurance coverage
• Familiar with various psychotherapy modalities (e.g., CBT, Person-centered, Family Systems, etc.)

Compliance: Adhere to company policies and procedures and all Federal, State and Local medical service requirements to include HIPAA Privacy & Security.

Confidentiality (HIPAA): Every employee is required to sign a Pledge of Confidentiality. Failure to comply with our Pledge of Confidentiality can or will lead to immediate termination of employment. Confidentiality applies to a patient’s Personal Health Information (PHI) and includes: written, oral and electronic communications. Each employee has an obligation to maintain confidentiality after their employment/association with this facility ends. 

Security (HIPAA): Every employee is required to protect their computer log-on and password. You must secure your work area prior to leaving it unattended for an extended period of time. You are required to log-off of your computer and secure your work area prior to leaving at the end of the day. If you have a responsibility for closing or locking files, securing equipment, or locking the building and you do not comply with these requirements, you will be subject to reprimand and/or termination based upon the infraction. We are required by law to protect patient privacy, identifiable patient information, and all properties containing such information.

Physical Requirements: Varied activities include standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. This position frequently requires working under stressful conditions and frequently requires irregular work hours. 

Environmental Working Conditions: This position includes both administrative and clinical responsibiliti