Job Details
WHO WE ARE:
Join the Team Make A Difference! Work at AID Atlanta, an affiliate of AHF.
AID Atlanta, Inc. has been saving and transforming lives since its inception in 1982.The agency is the Southeasts oldest, largest, and most comprehensive AIDS Service Organization.
Today, AID Atlanta offers a broad range of services and has grown to be the most comprehensive AIDS service organization in the Southeast. AID Atlanta currently offers HIV/AIDS prevention and care services, including (but not limited to) Primary Care, HIV/STD Screening, PrEP, Community HIV Prevention Programs, Linkage Services, Case Management, and a state-wide Information Hotline.
The mission of AID Atlanta is to reduce new HIV infections and improve the quality of life of its clients by breaking barriers and building community.
AID Atlantas core values:
- Respect
- Compassion
- Service
- Integrity
If you would like to be a part of fostering empowerment in someones life, AID Atlanta is the place for you.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS!:
*License Required* LMSW, LCSW, APC or LPC
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Specialist at AID Atlanta will be responsible for providing behavioral health screenings, psychosocial assessments, short-term counseling, long-term counseling, group counseling, and treatment planning and crisis intervention to clients requiring mental health services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned
Conducts behavioral health screenings and comprehensive psychosocial assessments of assigned clients
Provides individual, couples, family, and/or group counseling as appropriate to client need
Develops and implements outcome-oriented treatment plans
Collaborates as needed, with Clinic Staff, Psychiatrist, Case Managers and other staff members to perform clinical assessments and to develop integrated comprehensive care plans
Works within a Multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of quality care. This involves attending scheduled Multidisciplinary team meetings
Provides crisis intervention assessments and crisis intervention to clients on an on-call basis
Documents delivery of treatment services and patient progress
Makes and documents all appropriate referrals to support services such as community mental health services, support groups and case management
Completes a Discharge Plan upon the completion of treatment
Maintains confidential records according to established procedures including a computerized charting system
Adheres to the professional code of ethics set forth by NASW
Participates in professional development workshops and trainings to help improve skills
Attends and participates in all required staff meetings and trainings
Works within an environment where direct services provided by the Specialist may be billed for insurance reimbursement. This may necessitate Specialist applying for an NPI number, and Medicaid, Medicare and/or other private insurance credentialing (if eligible)
Participation in AID Atlanta Meetings/Committees
All staff meetings
Department meetings
HCC Meetings
QM Committee meetings
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Qualifications
Must have current license to provide mental health services in Georgia - LMSW, LCSW, APC or LPC
Must have experience in clinical assessments, psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention,
psychotherapy, treatment planning, and discharge planning
Preference given to applicants with experience working with individuals infected and/or
affected with HIV
Preference given to Bi-lingual Spanish applicants
Must pass criminal background check
Education and/or Experience
A Masters degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling or an equivalent graduate degree is
required.
Must have experience in clinical assessments, psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention,
psychotherapy, treatment planning, and discharge planning
AHF Commitment:
We at AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment. AHF will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the ordinance.