Independently Licensed Master Level Therapist - SHARE Military Initiative

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. 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. 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 recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems, Shepherd Center is ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again. Don't see a specific job that interest you? Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. We’re often recognized among the best employers and as a best place to work. Many of our staff have been here for decades. We have a culture of hope, humor, and hard work that helps patients achieve their highest levels of independence with dignity.