Apex Therapist

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is dedicated to providing those we serve with quality innovative behavioral healthcare in a recovery-based environment. CSB of Middle Georgia is recognized as a state leader in comprehensive behavioral healthcare providing integrated cost-effective services. CSB of Middle Georgia is located in Dublin, Georgia, and the agency currently serves residents of Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties in Georgia; and in our Ogeechee Behavioral Health Division, serving residents of Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, and Screven counties in Georgia. We value Quality, Professionalism, Person-Centered, Recovery, Teamwork, Improvement, Accountability, Management of Practicing Information, Wellness, and Financial Stability.

Location: Screven County, GA (THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION)

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia's Child & Adolescence department is seeking a qualified individual to serve as our next Apex Therapist. This school-based therapist will be responsible for providing services related to delivery of mental health care to assigned clients at the designated school locations and will provide consultation services to the school staff to support the overall mental health goals of the school. The selected candidate must possess a strong knowledge of the common diagnosis and treatment for school-aged children and possess the skills necessary to facilitate positive change in a school environment. Travel to and from schools is required.

Must possess a strong knowledge of the common diagnosis and treatment for school-aged children and possess the skills necessary to facilitate positive change in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• of the Apex Therapist:
• Provide direct mental health services to include intake assessments, individual/family, group therapy and crisis intervention to assigned clients.
• Maintain regular contact with parent/guardian of each client (if appropriate).
• Complete individualized treatment plans, treatment plan updates, behaviors assessment updates, and safety plans.
• Complete case management to include being aware of managed care authorizations, current insurance statuses, and other chart compliances.
• Complete the following assessments: Child & Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) &/or Adults Needs and Strengths (ANSA), Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSR), and other required assessments.