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Starting salary depends on experience and licensure status.
The School-Based Therapist is part of the School-Based Mental Health program and will be placed in a local elementary, middle, or high school in the metro Atlanta area. The Therapist will primarily provide individual and family counseling services but will also provide group services as clinically indicated. As a CHRIS 180 Therapist, you will work closely with school staff to coordinate referrals, intakes and updates on active and past cases. You will provide training and consultation to school staff and others on ways to provide trauma informed care for students.
Key Responsibilities:
-Assessing clients/students history of trauma, acuity, strengths, and needs.
-Screen, evaluate and triage potential consumers to determine what services/evidence-based interventions should be used.
-Provide initial clinical impressions.
-Administer behavioral health assessments and other assessments as clinically indicated or warranted.
-Always utilize evidence-based practices.
-Administer/aware of ACE score and implications of service planning.
-Evaluate and document clients level of functioning and progress toward attainment of goals.
TOTAL REWARDS at CHRIS 180:
-Free clinical supervision for your licensure
-Hybrid work schedule based on department/program needs
-Paid Time Off (PTO)
-11 paid holidays, including company break from 12/24 - 1/1
-Competitive 403 (b) benefit defined contribution plan
-Healthcare insurance options (HMO and PPO)
-Dental and Vision insurance options
-Employer-paid short-term disability
-Employer-paid basic life insurance (1x times your salary)
-Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
-Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
-Discounted college tuition for select colleges and universities
Schedule:
This is a full-time position and typically works Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm but requires flexibility especially in providing resources and assistance to individuals receiving resources.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
