Location: Atlanta,GA, USA
Job DetailsJob LocationThe Shepherds Inn - Atlanta, GAPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelMaster's DegreeSalary Range$42,000.00 - $62,000.00 Salary/yearJob ShiftDayJob CategoryNonprofit - Social ServicesDescriptionDo you feel called to serve in a Christian Ministry?Do you want to serve where you make a difference in the lives of others?Are you looking for a life-changing work experience?If so, consider joining us at the Atlanta Mission, where we provide life transforming experiences for everyone that joins our team: employees, clients, donors, and volunteers. We serve over 1000 men, women, and children every day by providing food, shelter, clothing, counseling, vocational and spiritual guidance. We get to experience and witness radical life transformations.The Mental Health Counselor serves within our ministry by providing counseling services based upon the client's personalized service plan goals and objectivesEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Orients clients to the counseling process, guidelines, and expectationsWorks with an individual client caseload to conduct clinical evaluations, screenings, assessments, and individual sessions to address emotional needsManages initial and ongoing personalized service planning for emotional goalsDocuments progression towards emotional goals.Facilitates assigned therapeutic group sessions with clients and members of clients' support systemLeads process or psycho-educational groups on various topics related to emotional mental healthProvides counseling services that include individual, group, and familyAssist with crisis intervention management through the utilization of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. When necessary, assist in the evaluation for involuntary assessment and interventions.Communicates client status updates through verbal or written communications utilizing Microsoft Outlook and Salesforce as part of multidisciplinary team engagementParticipates in weekly team meetings to discuss case consultations.Participates as necessary in design meetings to inform continuous learning process of clinical services.QualificationsYou will uphold the following Christ-Centered values:Humbly Serve: You strive to live, Love and Lead like JesusFaithfully Steward: You honor and wisely use the time, talent and treasures that God has providedCourageously Innovate: You are driven towards excellence, you continuously learn, adapt and improveJoyfully Celebrate: You intentionally appreciate and recognize all that God is doing in and through all the stakeholders of Atlanta Mission.Strength in Unity: You embrace God's desire for oneness and kingdom-focused unity.Position Requirements:Master's Degree in one or more of the following: Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work or related fieldStrong Crisis intervention and de-escalation skillsFluency in the DSM-5 and common diagnoses of the population served.Knowledge and appropriate therapeutic boundaries for working with vulnerable populations.Ability to demonstrate understanding and adhere to all laws related to the mental health field ( i.e. Code of Ethics for Social workers, Code of Ethics for Counselors, etc.) which establishes standards for the relationship between clients/counselorsStrong oral communication skills required to effectively communicate with a broad range of individuals.Strong written communication skills required to maintain quality documentation including all mandated forms in accordance to Atlanta Mission policy, state confidentiality, ADA and HIPPA laws.Ability to prioritize all aspects of the job through time management and organizational skills while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical documents including but not limited to medical reports, psychological evaluations, and psychiatric diagnoses.Ability to work independently and in a team dynamic to carry out a variety of critical and time-sensitive projects without detailed instructions.Ability to work with diverse individuals to collect the necessary informationAbility to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.CERTIFICATION OR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: You must be eligible for a Georgia State license. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)What we Have to Offer You & Your FamilyInsurance Coverage: Health Insurance: up to 76% of company-paidLife Insurance and Short-Term Disability: 100% company-paid Leave Benefits:Paid Time Off (PTO):120 hours/year (or 3 weeks) during your first yearHolidays: Ten paid holidays per yearRetirement Savings Opportunities (403(b) Plan: After one year of service, we provide a company match of 50% of your deferral up to 5%After one year of service, we provide a 4% discretionary contribution, if you contribute at least 1%Pre-Tax Savings Accounts:Flexible Spending (FSA)Health Savings Accounts (H.S.A)Additional Benefits at No Cost to You:Travel and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Advocacy Services