Independently Licensed Master Level Therapist - SHARE Military Initiative

Outpatient Mental Health Counselor

Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia, is recruiting for a full-time, on-site outpatient mental health counselor with our SHARE (Shaping Hope and Recovery Excellence) Military Initiative.

The SHARE Military Initiative began in 2008 to provide interdisciplinary, personalized rehabilitation care for post-9/11 military Veterans. Many of our clients experience symptoms of or have a diagnosis of mild to moderate traumatic brain injury or concussions, co-occurring psychological or behavioral health concerns, post-traumatic stress, sleep disturbance, mood issues, substance abuse issues, and/or family concerns.

Since SHARE's inception, the program has served more than 300 individuals from all service branches. The program typically treats 10-15 wounded warriors at a time, for typically 8 to 12 weeks, with plans to expand our service capabilities. The counselor for this position will join a team of 3 psychologists with specialties in neuropsychology, addiction, and sport and rehabilitation psychology. The Department of Psychology currently has a large staff with services in brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, comprehensive rehabilitation, and pain management.

Applicants must be fully licensed in GA (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT) and have proficiency in working with military or veteran populations, mild to moderate traumatic brain injury, concussions, substance misuse, group therapy, psychoeducation, and/or military trauma issues. The ideal candidate would also have interdisciplinary treatment team experience.

Primary responsibilities for this position include active interdisciplinary team participation, and providing rehabilitative counseling services for veterans, concussion patients, and their families/caregivers, which may include individual, group, and family therapy/interventions, assessments, consultations, and education.

The Shepherd Center is a private, not-for-profit, 152-bed expanding facility, specializing in the medical treatment, research, and rehabilitation for people with neurological injuries or illnesses. The Shepherd Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 best rehabilitation hospitals in the nation. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, health/dental/vision insurance, CEU opportunities, 403(b) with employer match, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or related field with training in brain injury or military patient populations and trauma/grief counseling. CACREP-accredited program training is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate strong conceptual, interventional, and communication skills. Must be capable of providing client, family, and team education regarding critical issues related to adjustment/coping associated with trauma and medical conditions. Must exhibit strong teaching and communication skills for patient, family, staff and community education.
• Licensed in the State of Georgia.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Master's Degree in social work, counseling, or related field with training in patient and family systems theory and counseling/crisis management/grief counseling.

REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION:

• Licensed by the State of Georgia- Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers or Marriage and Family Therapists.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer experience in (1) working with medical population patients/families (2) participating on interdisciplinary teams; (3) providing individual, family, and group therapy services; and (4) providing crisis/grief counseling.

REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS:

• Demonstrate strong clinical skills.
• Knowledgeable in counseling theory.
• Address crisis situations directly and effectively.
• Knowledge of medical patient population and related cognitive, behavioral, and emotional issues.
• Understand and have knowledge of the rehabilitation process for the patient population.
• Ability to educate patients, families, and team members on critical issues related to adjustment/coping for patient population.
• Must exhibit strong professional communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Basic office physical demands.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time or exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.