Contact Name: Suzanne Tate

Contact Number: +17704636412

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Category: Therapeutic Services

1. Process new clients according to agreed procedures and standards, checking eligibility prior to first appointment. 2. Gather pertinent information for completion of appropriate assessments, including assessment for co-occurring disorders. 3. Ensure documentation meets requirements of DBHDD, Medicaid and all Care Management Organizations (CMOs). 4. Complete documentation within a 24 - 48 hour period. 5. Complete mental health assessments, develop service plans and crisis plans, and provide individual, group and family services as defined by best practice standards of the state and federal Medicaid Provider Manual. Monitor authorized service units. 6. Utilize personal safety plan for managing emotions and interactions with staff and clients. 7. Share information with the treatment team and be considered a part of the team. 8. Stay updated on all current Medicaid, licensing, contracting and accrediting requirements. 9. Provide the number of billable units assigned to the position. 10. Complete billing information on services within seven days of service provision through the agency’s designated information management and billing system. 11. See clients according to Counseling Center schedule.

1. At least 21 years of age 2. Licensed by the state of Georgia as an LPC. 3. Clinical assessment skills, ongoing individual and group therapy skills. 4. Problem solving ability; able to follow and implement procedures 5. Strong written and verbal communication skills 6. Proficient in agency required computer skills 7. Trained or will be trained on the job in use of currently utilized assessment tools 8. Understanding of public sector services and supports 9. Experience providing services under Georgia Medicaid and CMO guidelines(desirable) 10. Time management and organizational skills 11. Adequate training or experience to demonstrate the possessions of knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties and tasks assigned to this position 12. Handle multiple tasks simultaneously 13. Willing to be participate in training and consultation to become certified in agency preferred therapy modalities (i.e.: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); Juvenile Sex Offender).