Clinician 2 - Clinical Lead

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) offers best-in-class, person-centered programs and resources to transform lives. Building on our 125-year history, we are here to help individuals and families of all faiths live to their full potential. Guided by Jewish values, we are a welcoming community, and our experienced professionals bring integrity and compassion to their work in the fields of aging and older adults, career counseling, dentistry, mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and need-based support services. We serve thousands of individuals annually regardless of age, race, religion, national origin or ability to pay.

Working at JF&CS:

At JF&CS, we hold these values close to our heart: Commitment and integrity, compassion and respect, innovation and collaboration, professionalism, and responsiveness to diverse needs. Guided by Jewish values, and voted a Top Workplace for 2022 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, we are a welcoming community of professionals passionate about making a difference in the community. For testimonials from staff on what it’s like being part of the JF&CS family, you can visit our Careers page.

Benefits:

• Up to 20 days paid time off per year
• Paid holidays
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching
• Paid Parental Leave

Sign-on Bonus of $500 for Referring Staff and $500 for New Hire (50% after the first month and the rest after month 3!!)

JF&CS is now seeking a full-time Clinician 2 - Clinical Lead.

PURPOSE

JF&CS Atlanta Clinical Services Team is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Clinical 2 Lead to join our team! The Clinical 2 Lead will be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of clinical therapists and maintaining a smaller caseload. This position requires a strong background in clinical therapy, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision and Practice Oversight:

• Supervise 5-6 clinicians, pre-licensed clinicians and/or interns, as assigned.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture, promoting professional growth and development.
• Attend required meetings, including group supervision and team meetings.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of clinical services provided by clinicians.
• Conduct case reviews and provide constructive feedback to clinicians to enhance their clinical skills.
• Ensure adherence to ethical and legal standards in clinical practice.
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in clinical therapy and disseminate relevant information to the team.
• Facilitate ongoing professional development opportunities for clinicians.

Personal Client Caseload:

• Maintain a personal caseload of clients, providing 15 billable hours per week.
• Conduct clinical assessments through use of clinical interviews and standardized measures.
• Determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan dependent on the client’s needs, culture, home environment and preferred method of therapeutic intervention.
• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy including individual, couple, family, and group therapy services.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise and adherence to best practices in therapy.
• Conduct crisis, suicide, and homicide risk assessments and interventions, as needed.
• Completes clinical notes and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner to comply with all administrative regulations. Completes visit notes within 72 business hours of visit completion.
• Balance direct client care responsibilities with supervisory duties effectively.

Community outreach & care coordination:

• Collaborate with outside community members and professionals to ensure comprehensive and effective treatment planning for clients.
• Oversee the coordination of care for complex cases, working closely with the clinical team and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide psycho-educational and skill-building programming within the community, as needed.
• Engage in active outreach with school/college staff, parents/caregivers, and/or community resources, as needed.
• Facilitates and assists with referrals to community resources, as needed.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new interns and/or therapists.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of clinical supervision and team activities.
• Collaborate with other department heads to streamline processes and improve overall organizational efficiency.
• Comply with program evaluation, policy and procedures, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related degree.
• Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in the use of an electronic health record.
• Comfortable with utilizing technology at all points of the day, including telehealth software, video communication, and internal communication tools.
• Must possess all licenses, registrations, certifications, and accreditations required by law to render behavioral health services in the state of Georgia.
• Must maintain full credentials and privileges to practice with JF&CS.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related degree.
• Active LCSW or LPC in Georgia
• Minimum of 4 years of related clinical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising and training new and diverse staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with other clinicians and staff across the organization.
• Patience, flexibility, and empathy working with various populations including age and presenting issues.
• Knowledge or interest in one or more evidenced-based therapeutic approaches.
• Experience conducting workshops and public speaking.
• Willingness to learn about Judaism and Jewish families.

JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace our employees' unique qualities, which fuel interest, innovation, and business success. As an EEO employer, JF&CS will engage in interactive dialogue regarding any accommodation requested based on medical or religious considerations.