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Independently Licensed Master Level Therapist - SHARE Military Initiative

Shepherd Center

Atlanta, Georgia

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SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Crisis Management, Customer Experience, Family Intervention, Hospital, Intensive Care, Leadership, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Medical Conditions, Medical Research, Medical Treatment, Military, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurology, Neuropsychology, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), News Reporting, Nonprofit, Outpatient Care, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Spinal Cord Injury, Staff Training, Substance Abuse, The Joint Commission (TJC), Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
POSTED
6 days ago
About Shepherd Center

With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by" U.S. News "as one of the nation's top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.

Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers , strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years .

The 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 Marriag

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