Community Service Board of Middle Georgia - PEO, Ltd.·Alamo, Georgia
The Apex Therapist provides direct mental health services including intake assessments, therapy, and crisis intervention to students at designated school locations. They also provide consultation to school staff and maintain comprehensive clinical documentation and case management records.
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: Treutlen, Wheeler & Montgomery County (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.
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.
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and clinical supervision.
Provide consultation for school staff regarding mental health issues of clients (as appropriate).
Maintain confidentiality.
Participate in the collection of mental health information and student outcomes to be used for monitoring the overall performance and effectiveness services provided, to include but not limited to getting parent surveys completed, obtaining school data on student absences and disciplinary referrals.
Maintains approximately 70% direct services (billable services) and 30% non-billable services (i.e., prevention, education and early intervention services, faculty consultation, student services, team staffing support groups for students, parent education, staff meetings, and in-service trainings.)
Other duties as assigned.
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A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in the field of psychology, social work, counseling education, or human services field and must be actively enrolled in a master's program from an accredited university or college in the field of psychology, social work, counseling education, or human services field 2.
Valid Georgia Driver’s License 3.
Effective verbal and written communication skills 4.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities 5.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others 6.
Experience with Microsoft 365 Office Products 7.
Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines accordingly
Benefits: of Working with CSB of Middle GA:
As a member of our team, you will enjoy our total rewards package to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:
Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Options!
Generous Paid-Time Off Policy with Flexibility Companywide!
401(k) Plan with Company Match!
Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans!
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)!
Paid Training Time!
Opportunities for Career Growth & Advancement!
& So Much More!
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and be actively enrolled in a master's program. A valid Georgia driver's license and strong interpersonal and communication skills are also required.
Market context
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