Do 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 who 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 on the client's personalized service plan goals and objectives.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Orients clients to the counseling process, guidelines, and expectations
Works with an individual client caseload to conduct clinical evaluations, screenings, assessments, and individual sessions to address emotional needs
Manages initial and ongoing personalized service planning for emotional goals
Documents progression towards emotional goals.
Facilitates assigned therapeutic group sessions with clients and members of clients’ support system
Leads process or psycho-educational groups on various topics related to emotional and mental health
Provides counseling services that include individual, group, and family
Assist 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 engagement
Participates in weekly team meetings to discuss case consultations.
Participates as necessary in design meetings to inform the continuous learning process of clinical services.
You Will Uphold The Following Christ-Centered Values
Humbly Serve: You strive to live, Love and Lead like Jesus
Faithfully Steward: You honor and wisely use the time, talent and treasures that God has provided
Courageously Innovate: You are driven towards excellence, you continuously learn, adapt and improve
Joyfully 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 field
Strong Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
Fluency 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/counselors
Strong 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 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)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Employee Benefits
What we Have to Offer You & Your Family
Retirement Savings with Matching Contribution
Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Benefits
10 Paid Holiday
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Travel Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical Concierge
Spiritual & Professional Training & Development
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Non-profit Organization Management
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