Primary/Group Therapist Flex

Scope:

The Therapist will be responsible for providing clinical services to a wide range of individuals and families.   Ensuring each client within the assigned caseload is sufficiently supported by the Skyland Trail program services from the client's entry into the program until discharge. 

Duties:                        

• Divides time, 50% of time working in Primary Counselor capacity (with a 5 to 7 client caseload) and 50% of time facilitating groups during Day Services programming
• Works with individual client caseload.  Conduct individual therapy sessions, frequency is determined by the level of care of the patient, i.e. at least twice per week for Residential, at least once per week for PHP; while completing documentation within Skyland Trail’s guidelines.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for caseload and revise per documentation guidelines and as necessary.  Conduct meetings with parents/guardians every two weeks to review progress, discuss treatment goals, and plan discharge. Review clients’ treatment plans, documenting progression towards treatment plan goals and all changes in status.                                                                      
• Conduct clinical groups for adolescents based on the following principles: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT Skills (i.e. distress tolerance), Ecological Systems Theory (EST), psycho-educational groups and problem solving groups.
• Create/implement additional wellness plans as necessary based on client needs.
• Assist clients when crisis situations arise through the use of verbal de-escalation as well as crisis assessments and evaluation for potential involuntary hospitalization.
• Participate in on-call rotation, covering on-call responsibilities.                                           
• Participate in meetings (between staff, clients and/or families) when additional leadership or situation de-escalation is needed within the meeting.                                          
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings including presenting and discussing clinical cases assigned speaking to goals, treatment plans, expectations and needs of the client.
• Responsible for completion of assessments that will include entering data and tracking outcomes on a weekly basis in order to ensure continuous quality improvements and evaluate treatment response
• Plan discharge meetings with families and patients outside of group sessions and be responsible for documentation associated with discharge including discharge summaries and associated paperwork.
• Participate in continuing professional development by attending weekly supervision with Director of Clinical Services for administrative supervision, case consultation and trainings.
• Attend supervision with Chief Medical Officer to review client cases and clinical concerns.
• Comply with facility policies and accreditation standards (i.e., Joint Commission, CCI, ORS, etc.) Other duties as assign

Competencies:

This position should have sufficient preparedness in the following areas:

• Ability to assess treatment goals; write goal directed and individualized treatment plans
• Ability to monitor and document individual behavior patterns and modify treatment plans to meet changing treatment goals
• Understand theories of development and recognize the role of developmental processes in adolescent mental illness and treatment
• Recognize the importance of family and support systems in the treatment process
• Understand mandated reporter requirements.
• Crisis Management Skills
• Knowledge of CPR and First Aid Procedure and involvement in provided training at Skyland Trail
• Utilizes and adheres to HIPAA standards and Skyland Trail Confidentiality Policy
• Ability to screen for risk to self or others
• Understand and utilize evidence-based models and theories of behavioral health to conceptualize cases and help clients develop coping skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage difficult client discussions
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Benefits include:

• 9 paid organization-wide holidays

• 1 paid personal holiday

• Accrued PTO

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

• Employer match toward 403(b) retirement savings account for eligible employees

• Employee assistance program for free or reduced financial counseling, mental health counseling, and other confidential professional assistance

• As a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, Skyland Trail is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer. Full-time employees may qualify for the federal student loan forgiveness program

Workplace Culture:

Skyland Trail is a nonprofit mission-focused organization with five campuses in Atlanta and about 150 employees. Employees work collaboratively in small teams. Cross-departmental committees and working groups help ensure quality and performance improvement. Each and every employee plays an important role in our clients healing and recovery.

Skyland Trail respects and values individuals and their diverse histories, abilities, identities, and perspectives. We work to ensure all aspects of our organization reflect our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural equity

Commitment to Community Health:

Skyland Trail values the health of our staff and clients and has taken steps to ensure a healthy campus and community. Please note that Skyland Trail is a 100% nicotine-free campus. There is no smoking, vaping, or tobacco use permitted anywhere on campus, indoors or outdoors. Skyland Trail also requires employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and to receive a CDC-approved influenza vaccination annually.

Qualifications:            

• Fully licensed in Georgia with a Master’s Degree in mental health/social work/counseling field
• At least 2 years of experience in partial hospitalization/day treatment/inpatient/residential setting for adolescents with chronic mental illness
• Prior experience in facilitating group therapy
• Good working knowledge of and demonstrated experience of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) -certification preferred
• Additional experience in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
• Family therapy experience would be beneficial
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors and outside agencies
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting
• Must maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment with Skyland Trail
• Must be able to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends on occasion.