Behavioral Health Clinician (C&A Play Therapy) Bilingual - ATL Outpatient Clinic- Norcross, GA

View Point Health Job Title: Licensed, Behavioral Health Clinician (C&A Play Therapy) Job Code: HCP050/Social Worker, Licensed Shift: Full-Time (40 hours per week on average) Job Hours: Times May Vary Base Location: Norcross, GA Division/Department/Program: Newton Outpatient Clinic View PointHealth proudly provides outpatient treatment to children, adolescents and adults.

At the outpatient centers, we promote overall health and quality of life for individuals, youth and families through evidenced-based therapies and medication management to reduce the impact of mental illness, behavior challenges, and substance use for individuals, youth, and families.

Under general supervision, performs psychosocial assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning.

Provides counseling/therapy to clients requiring complex intervention.

Performs commitment determinations and/or executes orders of involuntary commitments.

Duties & Responsibilities: Provides comprehensive MH & SUD assessment services to C&A and adult clients seeking treatment services at the outpatient clinic.

Conducts Open Access Triage Screening & Assessments to existing and walk-in clients during office hours.

Conducts Intake/Biopsychosocial assessments for those requesting services and who meet eligibility criteria for MH/SUD services.Provides initial diagnosis (DSM-5); works with client to prepare a Treatment Plan based on assessment info, diagnoses, identified strengths, needs, preferences and resources to develop appropriate goals and objectives.

Provides reauthorizations/updates as needed, via state CONNECT system.Provides Crisis Intervention services: assesses level of risk & develops Safety Plan, Suicide Risk Assessment; Refers client to the appropriate level of care.Completes and submits requests for authorization required by clients payer source or insurance plan.

If needed, initiates, and submits 1013 and facilitates transfer to inpatient setting.Complete all required documentation (daily clinical notes, assessments, treatment plans) in an accurate and timely manner (agency standard 24 hrs.)Participate in clinical supervision to increase competence and address any areas of needed improvement.Participates in on-call rotation to provide after-hours coverage, via phone.Completes annual training requirements as outlined by agency and/or supervisor.Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in social work and counseling from an accredited college or university and eligibility to be licensed and two (2) years of supervised experience in the area of assignment or two (2) years of experience at the lower level social worker 1 (HCP050) or position equivalent.

Note: Position requires licensure in the state of Georgia as an LMSW, LAPC, LCSW, or LPC Required: Fluency in English and Spanish to effectively communicate with our diverse client base Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Carlogic or other HER/EMR.Previous cl...