View Point Health Hiring For Behavioral Health Clinician at Georgia, United States Full Time

Job Description

Program: Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit Program (Adult CSU)
Agency Description:
Our Agency – View Point Health
Do you want to make a difference? If you want a rewarding career, View Point Health is the place for you! We make a difference in the lives of the individuals that we serve. We are one of 23 agencies created by the state of Georgia to provide a safety net of care for behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD).
We are looking for passionate, skilled, and dedicated staff to become part of our diverse team and provide day-to-day opportunities which support and guide individuals in achieving personal goals for maximum living.
Pay Grade / info:
Salary Range:
Shift: First – Full-Time
Job Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM – Monday through Friday – Flexible hours. May require on-call
Job Location: Lawrenceville, GA (Gwinnett County)
The base location for this position is:
View Point Health’s Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit program (Lawrenceville, GA) provides psychiatric crisis intervention and stabilization services to Adults. The Adult CSU operates 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
:

• The Behavioral Health Clinician provides individual and group counseling to the Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit – Lawrenceville.
• Documents client contacts in ECR within 24 hours; provides crisis intervention services as needed including facilitating emergency 1013 hospitalizations as needed; writes SMART treatment plans, completes biopsychosocial assessments and completes verified diagnoses.
• The Behavioral Health Clinician provides counseling/therapy to clients requiring complex intervention.
• Must have an LCSW or LPC to bill Medicare and complete verified diagnoses.
• Under supervision learns to perform psychosocial assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning. Performs commitment determinations and/or executes orders of involuntary commitments.
• Provides individual, family or group therapeutic counseling and/or educational and skill development sessions as indicated in the service plan.
• Monitors consumer progress and compliance with the service plan.
• Writes timely progress notes that relate directly to the treatment outcomes described in the service plan.
• Assembles, analyzes, and interprets new/updated assessment information about the consumer in order to assess treatment needs.
• Identifies unmet needs, reviews available resources, and develop/modifies the treatment plan as indicated.
• Requests treatment authorizations and re-authorizations within required time frames.
• Billing targets are required.
• Provides and bills for services.

Requirements/Competencies:

• Must be a fully licensed clinician LPC or LCSW in the state of Georgia

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens
• Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities Note: Some positions may require a valid driver’s license
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND eligibility to be licensed.
MUST have a Georgia License as an LCSW or LPC
Preferred Qualifications:
At least two years of experience working with children and adolescent in an inpatient facility
Experience and/or knowledge of DBT is preferred
LPC, LCSW, LAPC, LMSW license preferred
Experience making verified diagnoses
Interventions, Diagnosing, Treatment Plans
Experience with Carelogic ECR
Experience with Care Logic or other EMR
Is comfortable and proficient with collaborative & concurrent documentation
Experience in trauma-informed care, or trauma related interventions and skills
NOTE:
Applicants must provide official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate degrees, copy of diploma for High School/GED, and official copy of professional license (if applicable) to be considered for an interview.
Benefits (for qualified employees):

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
• Paid New Hire Training
• Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
• No employee deduction for Social Security
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology and travel
• Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum and any Preferred Qualifications. This position is unclassified, and employment is at-will.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Thank you for your interest in our opportunity.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Qualifications

Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND eligibility to be licensed.
MUST have a Georgia License as an LCSW or LPC
Preferred Qualifications:
At least two years of experience working with children and adolescent in an inpatient facility
Experience and/or knowledge of DBT is preferred
LPC, LCSW, LAPC, LMSW license preferred
Experience making verified diagnoses
Interventions, Diagnosing, Treatment Plans
Experience with Carelogic ECR
Experience with Care Logic or other EMR
Is comfortable and proficient with collaborative & concurrent documentation
Experience in trauma-informed care, or trauma related interventions and skills
NOTE:
Applicants must provide official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate degrees, copy of diploma for High School/GED, and official copy of professional license (if applicable) to be considered for an interview.