Current Open Positions 

ASSESSOR

Assessor provides initial assessments and treatment plans for new clients. Assessor will have prior experience performing BHA assessments for mental health. Assessor will engage clients for assessment and, if appropriate, provide ongoing treatment. Assessor will communicate findings and/or the inability to engage client to critical partners. Assessor also will secure access to a valid diagnosis for clients. Bilingual (fluent in Spanish) is a plus.

Assessors also may provide individual and family assessments for DFCS. These Assessors have prior experience performing Comprehensive Children and Family Assessments (recommendations for permanent or foster care placement) and Trauma Assessments. Assessor uses industry-accepted assessment tools for all assessments. Other potential assessments may include CAFAS, BHA, Home Evaluations (reviews of home, parenting and safety conditions for potential foster care parents/relatives) and Substance Abuse Assessments (determination/recommendations for drug/alcohol abuse). Assessor interacts with DFCS, court systems, panel reviews, and probation and parole officers.

Qualifications
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field along with verifiable junior (e.g., LMSW, LAPC, LAMFT) or full license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state of Georgia. Two or more years of experience and training in industry accepted clinical assessment tools. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Documented experience working with at-risk children and families. Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse cultures.

Flexible work schedule, including the ability to work evenings and weekends. Laptop, valid Georgia driver’s license, vehicle, and ability and willingness to travel off site.

How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining how you meet the specific requirements of the position to: amoore@familytiesinc.com. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

THERAPIST

Therapist assesses individual/family needs and provides direct in-home, clinical treatment/therapeutic counseling as appropriate to children, adolescents, parents/guardians and/or groups to address individual/family issues and mental health. Therapist develops treatment plans; implements interventions; reviews outcomes; revisits/revises strategies as appropriate; and employs other methods compatible with agency principles, practices and policies. Therapist engages client, supports, caregivers and other key participants in active, change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement. Bilingual (fluent in Spanish) is a plus.

Therapist collaborates with all relevant internal/external systems/participants to ensure buy-in and cooperation, and to maximize effectiveness throughout treatment. Therapist regularly staffs cases with Supervisor; partners with CSIs/Paraprofessionals to align therapeutic objectives; and creates and provides monthly updates to key stakeholders. Therapist maintains clear documentation of treatment efforts to promote supervisory review and feedback. Therapist documents all work and submits notes within 72–96 hours of consumer visit or cancelled appointment; assesses cases within one week; properly discharges cases within two weeks; and requests additional authorization in a timely manner to avoid service disruption.

Therapist participates in monthly agency, bi-monthly regional, and weekly supervision meetings. Therapist attends internal training meetings and external professional development opportunities to extend knowledge and remain current on best practices.

Qualifications
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field. Junior license (e.g., LMSW, LAPC, LAMFT) or full license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state of Georgia highly preferred. Candidates who are license-eligible in Georgia–and have a plan for and verified ability to obtain a junior license within 6 months of hire–also are considered. Substance abuse (CACI or II) certification is a plus.Two or more years of experience providing in-home, clinical treatment/therapeutic counseling. Training in industry accepted clinical assessment tools. Training and/or experience in evidence-based treatment models. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Documented experience working with at-risk children and families. Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse cultures.

Flexible work schedule, including the ability to work evenings and weekends. Laptop, valid Georgia driver’s license, vehicle, and ability and willingness to travel off site.

How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining how you meet the specific requirements of the position to: amoore@familytiesinc.com. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

CSI/PARAPROFESSIONAL

Community Support Individuals (CSI) and Paraprofessionals provide support to consumers – children, adolescents and/or their parents or guardians – in the community. In alignment with a consumer’s treatment plan, the CSI/Paraprofessional skill builds with the consumer and other vested parties to safely maintain children in their home. CSI/Paraprofessional links consumers with additional community resources and provides case management services. Bilingual (fluent in Spanish) is a plus.

CSI/Paraprofessional works with children and adolescents to teach, reinforce, and motivate toward behavioral change. CSI/Paraprofessional works with the child’s parents/guardians in teaching, reinforcing, and structuring consistency to help foster positive behavioral change. CSI/Paraprofessional serves as a liaison between family and other mental health professionals providing services to the family. CSI/Paraprofessional advocates for the child and/or family, which could include writing reports for and attending court proceedings, panel reviews and school meetings. CSI/Paraprofessional shares responsibility for developing Individual and Family Safety Plans.

CSI/Paraprofessional documents all work with consumers, community resources and partners. CSI/Paraprofessional creates and submits clear documentation of all services provided to child and/or family, including progress notes, termination reports and/or updated service goals/plans, to promote supervisory review and feedback. CSI/Paraprofessional documents all work and submits notes within 72–96 hours of consumer visit or cancelled appointment, and requests additional authorization in a timely manner to avoid service disruption.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field and appropriate training, certification and/or credentials. Two or more years of experience working as a Community Support Individual or with in-home case management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Documented experience working with at-risk children, adolescents and families. Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse cultures.

Flexible work schedule, including the ability to work evenings and weekends. Laptop, valid Georgia driver’s license, vehicle, and ability and willingness to travel off site.

How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining how you meet the specific requirements of the position to: amoore@familytiesinc.com. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.