Community-Based Therapist

Description

The R.I.S.E. Program (Real Impact for Stability and Empowerment)

The R.I.S.E. Program provides intensive, community-based, trauma-informed support to children, youth, and families who face complex behavioral, emotional, or environmental challenges. The program is designed to strengthen family systems, stabilize placements, decrease risks, and increase long-term permanency and well-being.

Key Components of The R.I.S.E. Program include:

High-Intensity Community-Based Support

• •Services delivered in homes, schools, and community settings to reduce barriers to engagement
• •Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, to meet family needs
• •Crisis prevention, early intervention, and stabilization support

Care Coordination & Family Partnership

• •A team-based, collaborative approach centered on the needs, culture, and strengths of each family
• •Coordinated services across mental health, medical, educational, social, and community systems
• •Advocacy to ensure families receive necessary services and supports

Trauma-Informed Clinical Services

• •Evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• •Individual, family, and group counseling tailored to client needs
• •Focused support for youth experiencing trauma, instability, or disrupted family connections

Skill-Building & Empowerment

• •Support in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, decision-making, and independent living skills
• •Guidance in navigating complex systems (schools, legal systems, DFCS, community resources)
• •Culturally responsive and strength-based approach to promote resilience

The R.I.S.E. Program ensures youth and families receive integrated, coordinated, and holistic services designed to increase stability, support healing, and empower long-term success.

Role and Responsibilities

This position provides care coordination , trauma-informed clinical services , and community-based support to clients/consumers/residents/members. The primary duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Care Coordination & Caseload Management

• •Understand and follow all minimum standards for the specific program(s) assigned.
• •Maintain a caseload of 20–25 families .
• •Ensure new clients are contacted within 48 hours of referral.
• •Ensure new clients are met face-to-face within 7 days of referral.
• •Communicate at least bi-weekly with supervisor regarding caseload status.
• •Meet minimum contact requirements for each youth or family on their caseload.
• •Travel to homes and/or schools is required, with at least 75% of services delivered face-to-face in the community .
• •Telehealth sessions may be used only in appropriate situations and must be discussed with and approved by the supervisor .
• •Follow all program and departmental policies and procedures.

Assessment, Planning, & Documentation

• •Complete case notes, contact notes, and all documentation according to established standards and deadlines.
• •Conduct comprehensive intake assessments to determine needs for medical, educational, social, therapeutic, or other services.
• •Develop a comprehensive Youth/Family Story that reflects strengths, trauma history, needs, culture, and goals—promoting family choice and voice.
• •Assess client and family strengths, needs, trauma history, functioning, and barriers.
• •Provide periodic reassessments to determine ongoing service needs and support authorization for continued services.
• •Meet all deadlines to ensure clients remain enrolled and authorizations remain active.
• •Facilitate a Child and Family Team Meeting (CFTM) within 30 days of referral , assembling a team of natural supports, formal providers, and family members.
• •Lead the team in identifying strengths, needs, and shared strategies.
• •Facilitate development of a Plan of Care that aligns family vision, strengths, and underlying needs.
• •Monitor implementation of the Plan of Care and complete assigned Care Coordinator strategies.
• •Collect data on progress toward strategies, needs, and outcomes.
• •Conduct ongoing chart audits and update documentation as needed.

Clinical Services

• •Provide trauma-informed individual, family, and group therapy to children, youth, and families.
• •Maintain an active caseload based on program needs and session frequency.
• •Provide CSI and Medicaid-funded services where applicable.
• •Deliver services primarily in community settings (homes, schools, etc.).
• •Use prevention-focused strategies to de-escalate, stabilize, and support safety.
• •Implement evidence-based practices tailored to client needs and presenting concerns.

Collaboration & Advocacy

• •Coordinate services across medical, educational, mental health, and social service systems.
• •Advocate for youth and families to access necessary supports and resources.
• •Work collaboratively with CHRIS 180 programs, DFCS, courts, schools, healthcare agencies, community partners, and natural supports.
• •Participate in cross-program team meetings, case staffing, and consultations.

Professional Conduct & Ethical Practice

• •Maintain confidentiality of all consumer information.
• •Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• •Follow the CHRIS 180 Code of Ethics .
• •Adhere to mandated reporting requirements under GA law.
• •Support and maintain emotionally and physically safe environments for consumers, staff, and stakeholders.

Customer Service

• •Promote a positive image of CHRIS 180 at all times.
• •Serve as a collaborative and contributing team member.
• •Respond to consumer, peer, and program needs promptly.
• •Answer phone calls, messages, and emails in a timely manner.
• •Provide requested information to stakeholders promptly and professionally.

Training, Compliance, & Administrative Duties

• •Attend and actively participate in staff meetings.
• •Attend and participate in all required trainings.
• •Maintain required certifications and licensure compliance.
• •Understand and follow all program policies.
• •Provide required documentation to supervisor and HR in a timely manner.
• •Report employment or status changes to HR as required by policy.

TOTAL REWARDS at CHRIS 180

• •Free clinical supervision for your licensure
• •Paid Time Off (PTO)
• •11 paid holidays, including paid company break from 12/24 - 1/1
• •Competitive 403 (b) benefit defined contribution plan
• •Healthcare insurance options (HMO and PPO)
• •Dental and Vision insurance options
• •Employer-paid short-term disability
• •Employer-paid basic life insurance (1x times your salary)
• •Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• •Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• •Discounted college tuition for select colleges and universities

Requirements

• •Master’s degree required in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy.
• •Fully licensed (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) preferred.
• •1-2 years’ experience working directly with youth and families.
• •Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals in the community and professional agencies as well as the ability to interact with various client populations.
• •Dependable vehicle as the program requires travel and insurance converge.
• •Valid driver’s license.
• •Excellent organization skills to manage scheduling, budgeting, and service coordination.
• •Knowledge of Mental Health Disorders.

Skills and Abilities

• •Technical expertise that allows well informed decisions, usage of available tools and resources and training to execute job responsibilities.
• •Accountable for work being completed accurately and in a timely manner as well as following up as needed.
• •Ability to collaborate with other staff to ensure best practices and sound decisions.
• •Ability to communicate using appropriate tone when corresponding verbally or written (as well as proper usage of grammar and spelling)
• •Ability to adapt and adjust to course and be open to new ideas.
• •Ability to manage workload by having a clear understanding of task/project and set realistic timelines and goals.
• •Commitment to our vision and mission should be demonstrated in work.

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