Social Work - Outpatient Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Ridgeview Institute
Smyrna, GA
5x8 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN OUTPATIENT FAMILY THERAPIST!

Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?
The Outpatient Family Therapist performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their bio-psychosocial needs while enabling them to access therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, completing specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed.

Duties and responsibilities:
Formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and/or support groups.
Continue professional development in individual, family, and group therapy and maintain professional development in personnel file.
Conduct individual/couples/family counseling on scheduled time tables.
Comply with required standards for medical/legal reporting situations (i.e. child abuse, dependent adult abuse, psychiatric commitment).
Represent the facility at legal hearings as requested, submits paperwork for legal holds in a timely fashion, act as liaison with conservator’s office.
Assess and identify psychosocial, educational, developmental and behavioral functioning of the patient/family system through established case finding mechanisms.
Demonstrate knowledge of bio psychosocial factors and DSM-IV related to the ages of the patients served, and incorporate the knowledge base into the treatment plan.
Assigns and directs other personnel in the implementation of the nursing care plans and verifies this care through direct observation and review of the chart.
Note: The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.

Qualifications
Your Experience Matters What we’re looking for:

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field preferred.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; and have strong clinical assessment skills preferred.

Additional Requirements: CPR/First Aid and CPI Training. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

Your Care Matters What we provide for our team:
401(k) + matching
Health insurance
100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
100% company-paid long term disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
Cafeteria on site + one free meal per day
Employee engagement events
Employee assistance program
Employee recognition program
Free parking

What sets us apart:
Career & training development opportunities
Dynamic and inclusive work environment
Engaged management team dedicated to your success
A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer: Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Ridgeview Institute Smyrna.

Compensation:
This is a Full Time role and the expected compensation range is $42,000.00 to $54,000.00, plus sign-on bonus of $1500.00 for Full Time and $500.00 for Part time. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Family Therapist!

Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled Service

Welcome to Ridgeview Institute Smyrna (RIS), a premier healthcare provider in Smyrna, GA, setting the gold standard for excellence in mental health and addiction treatment support. Located in Smyrna, GA, RIS offers a full continuum of care, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services and specialized, evidence-based programs for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.

Join us in providing exceptional care and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in need, and be a part of the transformative healthcare experience at Ridgeview Institute Smyrna.

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE I.M.P.A.C.T.S.

Individuals Maintaining Positive Attitude and Commitment To Service

____________________________________________________________

At Ridgeview Institute Smyrna, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.