Associate Licensed Clinician- DUI Court Services
265 Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA Req #84
About River Edge Behavioral Health
Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services.
Fulton County DUI Court-Boulevard, N.E.-Atlanta, Georgia
River Edge Behavioral Health operates at several locations in Fulton County. The mission of the Fulton County DUI Treatment Court is to enhance public safety and promote healthier lifestyles for repeat DUI offenders. The Court combines increased supervision and accountability with effective and intensive treatment, thereby reducing recidivism.
The DUI Treatment Court Program is an interdisciplinary team approach involving the Judge, prosecutor, public defender or private defense attorney, case managers, probation, Marshal's department, program coordinator, and substance abuse treatment professionals. The team partners with the program participants throughout the process to ensure individual needs are met while restoring accountability.
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30AM-5PM or 10:00 AM- 7:30 PM
FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Benefits Offered:
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 401k with an employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short and Long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
Duties and Responsibilities
- Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome substance use/dependencies, build recovery/resilience, and adjust to life.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
- Conduct and update behavioral health assessments, develop treatment plans, determine appropriate interventions to address individual behaviors.
- Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
- Complete all documentation in electronic records within 24 hours of the service.
- Attend all program assigned meetings, staff development, team meetings, trainings and stakeholder/community partner meetings as required.
- Attend Recovery Treatment Court for staffing's, hearings, trainings as designated.
- Monitor client access to and involvement with treatment and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process.
- Maintain sufficient communication and correspondence via telephone, email and text with agency personnel, stakeholders, and community partners.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in social service field (Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling) or related field.
- Must have Associate License or Fully Licensed in either - LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW).
- At least one (1) year of postmaster's experience providing mental health and substance abuse treatment.
- Demonstrate knowledge and expertise with the chronically mentally ill population.
- All applicants must pass an intensive background check and pre-employment drug test.
- Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources.
- Exemplify excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Empathy: Demonstrating empathy when counseling clients individually or in groups, helping them navigate their substance use/dependencies, and supporting their recovery journey.
Communication: Effective communication skills are crucial for counseling sessions, progress monitoring, and maintaining communication with colleagues, stakeholders, and community partners.
Counseling: Proficiency in counseling techniques for both individual and group sessions aimed at helping clients overcome substance use/dependencies, build resilience, and adjust to life changes.
Assessment and Treatment Planning: Ability to conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, develop treatment plans, and determine appropriate interventions based on individual client needs and behaviors.
Documentation: Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate treatment records and reports, including timely completion of electronic documentation within 24 hours of service delivery, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Additional Information:
The Application Process
- All qualified applicants will be considered.
- This position is subject to close once a suitable candidate pool has been identified.
- The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
- Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
- Due to the volume of applications received, we cannot provide information on application status by phone or email.
We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we recommend full vaccination of all employees. Getting the vaccine, frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask are the most effective ways to fight.
Diversity and Inclusion
River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic makeup, disability, age, or veteran status.
Drug-Free Workplace
River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.
At-Will Workplace
Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.
EEOC Statement
River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Edge Behavioral Heath recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area. It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal law.
If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
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