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Full and Part time Psychiatrist (s) - Macon Behavioral Health System

Macon Behavioral Health System is seeking full and part time Psychiatrist(s) who is Board Certified or Board Eligible in child/adolescent Psychiatry and Licensed in the State of Georgia. Macon Behavioral Health is a 120-bed facility with a multidisciplinary team specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents ages 7-17 with a behavioral health diagnosis. This new opportunity can be structured as either a partnership where the psychiatrist would be salaried as a member of the hospital team and or an outpatient practice within the facility or it can be a part-time position with a private practitioner.

Board Certified in Psychiatry and Licensed in the State of Georgia. Established record of leadership skill and organizational ability along with an excellent reputation as a clinician. Must be able to communicate well with multiple disciplinary approaches. Membership in the American Psychiatric Association. Must possess five years minimum experience in the treatment of children and adolescents.

The Psychiatrist is a key member of the leadership and clinical team. As such, the Psychiatrist is expected to establish and maintain a close working relationship with the Medical Director and CEO, working actively and creatively to achieve an optimum balance of clinical and fiscal success. The Psychiatrist shall participate in regular leadership and clinical meetings with the Medical Director and CEO along with other key management staff. The Psychiatrist shall be available and helpful in the solution of emergent administrative problems involving clinical considerations.

The Psychiatrist is specifically responsible for improving clinical outcome and treatment effectiveness and increasing overall cost-effectiveness of care.

Macon Behavioral Health System is in Macon, Georgia, conveniently located in central Georgia, only one and half hours from Atlanta and two hours from Savannah. The facility is easily accessed by I-75 and I-16.

To see our facility, you may access the facility page on the Psychiatric Solutions website at: www.psysolutions.com

For more information, contact:
Rhonda Ross- Harris
(478) 477-3829
Rhonda.Ross-Harris@psysolutions.com

As part of Psychiatric Solutions, Inc., a behavioral healthcare leader with free standing facilities in over 90 locations, we can offer you:

•Competitive compensation
•Medical/Dental/Life insurance
•401(k)
•Voluntary supplemental benefits
•Employee assistance program
•Dependent care spending account
•Tuition reimbursement
•Paid vacation, sick, personal days and holidays.

You can also apply online www.pysolutions.com

(Posted October 30, 2008)

Admission Coordinator - Macon Behavioral Health Systems

Job Responsibilities Of Admission Coordinator:

· Responsible for developing and maintaining the referral base of Macon Behavioral Health.

· Demonstrate a working knowledge of the legal boundaries of the position; build positive relationships with referring agencies.

· Receives referrals from various agencies and compiles the Pre admission assessment.

· Completes the internal assessment within 24 hours and communicates with referring agency on admission/denial decision.

· Projects the facility census on a weekly and monthly basis and works to meet projections.

· Keep track of anticipated discharges and programs populations

· Review contracts from referring agencies, acts a facilitator in addressing and problem solving as they arise.

· Develop community relationships and committed to Business development and strategic planning.

Job Requirements Of Admission Coordinator:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science Field

· Certification (CRT)

· Clinical experience with child and adolescent psychiatric population preferred.

· Experience working in Psychiatric setting for adolescents

· Knowledge of growth and development of adolescents

· Needs to be familiar with regulatory standards (JCAHO, CMS, ORS)

· Excellent verbal and communication skills

· Complete detailed assessments of patients strengths and weaknesses

· Development a treatment plan

Contact information: warren.tettey@psysolutions.com

(Posted October 30, 2008)

Child Care Workers - Macon Behavioral Health Systems

Job Summary of Child Care Workers :

Child Care Workers: Perform direct patient care in residential setting to include supervising clients in treatment, recreation, educational settings, and other activities of daily living. Ability to immediately identify client needs. Implement interventions identified for each client on master treatment plan; establish rapport in an open, trusting, and clinically therapeutic boundary limit. Guard clients against abuse and make proper notification. Perform behavioral interventions according to hospital procedures. Follow all levels of confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities of Child Care Workers :

· Available to work 12 hour shifts

· Maintain certification CPR / First Aid

· Knows and complies with all policies, procedures, and laws including but not limited to Federal, State, Local and other regulations within personal sphere of responsibility.

· Prioritize and identify immediate client care needs including daily hygiene and nutritional needs, educational needs, and spiritual needs.

· Demonstrate a commitment to preventing any type of restraints, by being able to use CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) de-escalation techniques and verbal techniques.

· Oversee a safe environment at all times ensuring proper level of supervision during daily activities and emergency behavior management interventions.

· Establishes rapport with clients and provide an open, and trusting environment at all time while maintaining appropriate boundary limits.

Requirements for Child Care Workers:

· The child Care worker must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

· At least twenty-one years of age.

· Satisfactory criminal background and have prior experience working with children to include supervision of adolescents in a group home setting or psychiatric setting.

Contact information: warren.tettey@psysolutions.com

(Posted October 30, 2008)

Certified Activity Therapist - Macon Behavioral Health Systems

Responsibilities of Certified Activity Therapist Includes :

· Must demonstrate knowledge and skills of current concepts in behavioral health and applicable treatment techniques.

· Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of child/adolescent growth and developmental stages.

Requirements for Certified Activity Therapist:

· A Bachelor’s degree in activity therapy or recreational therapy, art or movement therapy is preferred.

· One (1) year of experience as a Recreational Therapist in a behavioral health care setting preferred.

· Certified as CTRS, Music Therapist or Art Therapist.

Contact information: warren.tettey@psysolutions.com

(Posted October 30, 2008)

Licensed Therapist - Macon Behavioral Health Systems

Responsibilities of Master’s Level Therapist Includes :

· Establish treatment goals on a caseload, conduct individual, family and group therapy.

Requirements for Master’s Level Therapist:

· Master Degree in Social work or Counseling (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

· Experience in working with children, adolescents and families.

· Have knowledge of age appropriate developmental stages of children and adolescents.

Contact information: warren.tettey@psysolutions.com

(Posted October 30, 2008)

Plant Operation Technician - Macon Behavioral Health Systems

Responsibilities of Plant Operation Technician Includes :

· Work effectively alone or with others in completing day to day repairs.

Requirements for Plant Operation Technician :

· Experience and Knowledge of applying carpentry, electrical, mechanical and routine maintenance procedures and methods.

· High School Diploma, GED, Technical education minimum educational requirements.

Contact information: warren.tettey@psysolutions.com

(Posted October 30, 2008)

Charge Nurse-PRTF Program (ALL Shifts) - Macon Behavioral Health Systems

Responsibilities of Charge Nurse-PRTF Program (ALL Shifts)

Supervises, delegates, and ensures the delivery of quality, general and psychiatric nursing care to children and adolescent hospitalized for the treatment of psychiatric, emotional disorders, and addictive diseases. Oversee the assigned shift, appropriately staffing the unit according to policy.

· Directly supervises the activities of the assigned shift, assigns duties to staff in accordance with the needs of the facility and available staff.

· Thoroughly reviews shifts logs, shift reports, and incident reports from direct care staff and takes appropriate corrective action if warranted.

· Documents incidents by recording physical damage and/or injury and obtaining other physical evidence as appropriate

· Assist the department head by drafting correspondence, interpreting polices and providing input into policy development, monitoring expenditures, and serving on committees.

· Attend shift report at beginning of each shift, and complete duty assignment for direct care staff

· Assess the safety needs of the program and unit on going. Provide training and education on needs for clients and staff.

· Carry out the personnel management activities associated with direct care staff, training, development, and employment relations functions.

· Administering medication to the clients and document according to policy

· Assess health needs of the clients served and respond appropriately to crisis situation. Supervise crisis interventions, provide support and guidance to direct care staff in debriefing.

Requirements of Charge Nurse-PRTF Program (ALL Shifts)

· Licensed Registered Nurse, 2 years experience in a psychiatric setting preferably in child/adolescent environment.

· Maintain certification in CPR/First Aid, and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Contact information: warren.tettey@psysolutions.com

(Posted October 30, 2008)

Teacher - Macon Behavioral Health Systems

Responsibilities of Teacher Includes :

· The ability to provide instruction in all core subjects areas (Social Studies, Science, Reading, English and Math) in a self contained class setting.

Requirements for Teacher :

· Certified Educator needed for a residential treatment facility.

· Must possess a state of Georgia Educator Certificate and a bachelor’s degree in education or related field.

Contact information: warren.tettey@psysolutions.com

(Posted October 30, 2008)

Registered Nurse - Macon Behavioral Health Systems

Responsibilities of Registered Nurse Includes :

· Ensures the delivery of quality medical and psychiatric nursing care to children and adolescent hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric, emotional disorders, and addictive disease.

· Serves as an active and constructive member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

· Supports the hospitals philosophy of nursing, and ensures the safety and well being of each patient.

· Compliance with all standards of nursing and patient care needs is met.

· Provides professional nursing services in accordance with medical protocols.

· Assesses the patients /consumers condition and develops care plans,

· Provides treatment and education.

· Records pertinent observations and responses to treatment. May supervise subordinate staff.

Requirements for Registered Nurse:

· Associate of Science Degree or Diploma in Nursing and Licensure in Georgia as a Registered Nurse.

· Two (2) years psychiatric nursing experience and BSN preferred.

Contact information: warren.tettey@psysolutions.com

(Posted October 30, 2008)

License Practical Nurse - Macon Behavioral Health Systems

Responsibilities of License Practical Nurse Includes :

· Ensures the delivery of quality medical and psychiatric nursing care to children and adolescent hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric, emotional disorders, and addictive disease.

· Serves as an active and constructive member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

· Supports the hospitals philosophy of nursing, and ensures the safety and well being of each patient.

· Compliance with all standards of nursing and patient care needs is met.

· Provides professional nursing services in accordance with medical protocols.

· Assesses the patients /consumers condition and develops care plans,

· Provides treatment and education.

· Records pertinent observations and responses to treatment.

Requirements for License Practical Nurse :

· Graduate of Practical Nursing program and Licensure in Georgia as a License Practical Nurse.

· Two (2) years psychiatric nursing experience preferred.

Contact information: warren.tettey@psysolutions.com

(Posted October 30, 2008)

Administrative Assistant - Multi-Agency Alliance for Children

An Administrative Assistant is sought for a non-profit, the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children (MAAC) collaborative. Experience in behavioral healthcare field a plus. Bachelors level education or 4 years equivalent experience and skills. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Fax your resume to MAAC at (404) 880-9325 or email it to info@maac4kids.org.

VIEW THE JOB DESCRIPTION

(Posted October 30, 2008)

House-Parent Couple – ACES Pickens

North Georgia Child Caring Institution is seeking house-parent couple to help provide children with the support of a family environment. If you want to make a difference in children's life, consider the challenging and rewarding position of house-parenting. Responsibilities will include all aspects of “parenting” and will be the major support for children displaced through the Georgia Child Welfare System. Benefits will include housing, a facility van, health benefits, respite time off. Must be able to pass criminal records check and drug screen. Will work with a team of support staff and volunteers and an active Board. To apply, or for further information contact humanresources@acespickens.org

(Posted October 28, 2008)

Executive Director – ACES Pickens

North Georgia Child Caring Institution is seeking an Executive Director, who under limited supervision will provide for the entire direction of the CCI facility. Executive Director will report to the ACES Board, and will manage all aspects, including Intake, case-management and case coordination, treatment planning, documentation, cost reporting, and staff supervision and oversight, as well as staff scheduling. Preferred candidate will possess a Masters Degree and meet Georgia qualifications as an MHP. Must pass a criminal records check and pre-employment drug screen. To apply, or for further information contact humanresources@acespickens.org

(Posted October 28, 2008)

Case Management Support Staff

North Georgia Child Caring Institution is seeking support staff to help provide children with a supportive role model, supervision and behavioral intervention. Under close supervision, case-management support staff will provide para-professional support services for children displaced through the Georgia Child Welfare System. Benefits will include, health benefits, paid time off (for full time positions). Must be able to pass criminal records check and pre-employment drug screen. Will work with a team of support staff and volunteers and an active Board. To apply, or for further information contact humanresources@acespickens.org

(Posted October 28, 2008)

Respite Child Development Worker - Rainbow House

Minimum Requirements for this Position: CDW must be 21 years of age and hold either a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or a high school diploma and at least five years experience working with children and adolescents. Position requires a clean driving record and valid driver’s license. Prior to hiring, CDW must complete a criminal background check that meets ORS guidelines, a drug screen, physical, and reference check. CDW must be willing to submit to random drug screens as part of the agency’s commitment to participating in a “Drug-Free Workplace,” signs a Confidentiality Agreement, complete training in H.E.L.P. as required by ORS in addition to CPR and First Aid training every two years.

Responsibilities: Direct Care Responsibilities, Program Philosophy & Implementation, Behavior Management Skills, Communication Skills, Documentation.

Please forward resumes with cover letters to mareshawilliams@rainbowhouseinc.org or fax to 770-473-3849. Thank you!

(Posted October 21, 2008)

Family Advocate - Rainbow House

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or experience in child welfare and child sexual abuse. Duties include, but are not limited to, greeting clients, providing resources, accompany to court proceedings, data collection and entry, statistical reports, outreach. Skills: crisis intervention, sexual abuse knowledge, ability to advocate, resourceful, computer skills, interpersonal skills, public speaking.

Please forward resumes with cover letters to mareshawilliams@rainbowhouseinc.org or fax to 770-473-3849. Thank you!

(Posted October 21,2008)

3. 2^nd Shift Child Development Worker - Rainbow House

Qualifications: CDW must be 21 years of age and hold either a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or a high school diploma and at least five years experience working with children and adolescents. Position requires a clean driving record and valid driver’s license. Prior to hiring, CDW must complete a criminal background check that meets ORS guidelines, a drug screen, physical, and reference check. CDW must be willing to submit to random drug screens as part of the agency’s commitment to participating in a “Drug-Free Workplace,” signs a Confidentiality Agreement, complete training in H.E.L.P. as required by ORS in addition to CPR and First Aid training every two years.

Responsibilities: Direct Care Responsibilities, Program Philosophy & Implementation, Behavior Management Skills, Communication Skills, and Documentation.

Please forward resumes with cover letters to mareshawilliams@rainbowhouseinc.org or fax to 770-473-3849. Thank you!

(Posted October 21,2008)

Case Manager - Rainbow House

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences with at least 4 years experience working in child welfare; or, a Master’s degree in social sciences with 2 years experience working in child welfare. Duties include, but are not limited to, point of contact for DFCS, maintain resident charts, schedule residents’ appointments, compose treatment plans, and meet ORS requirements. Skills needed: computer, documentation, crisis intervention, interpersonal, proactive, and team-oriented.

Please forward resumes with cover letters to mareshawilliams@rainbowhouseinc.org or fax to 770-473-3849. Thank you!

(Posted October 21,2008)

Part Time Juvenile Tracker - Southwest Key Program

Southwest Key Program, Inc. ("SWK") is a private, non-profit organization providing community-based services to at-risk youth in various program formats. Our Youth Tracking Services Program in Conyers, GA is seeking to fill the position of Part Time Juvenile Tracker.

The Youth Tracking Services program serves male and female court involved youth. The program was designed on the premise that an effective community-based supervision program must provide structured risk control activities, designed to protect the community, as well as rehabilitative activities that promote pro-social contacts and positively, structured time for each youth participant. Foundational to the program is the tracking component, which provides a proven method of surveillance in the community. Clients must report their whereabouts in the community at all times. It is the client's responsibility to be in a location in which he/she can be found by the tracker on duty. A minimum of five, face-to-face visits per day, seven days per week, 365 days per year with the tracker is required of each client.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Responsible for completing the five face to face daily contacts required in our contract with the funding source
Assist in coordinating youth activities and groups
Participates in youths daily program activities, i.e., groups, recreation, and transportation, as necessary
May provide youth advocacy in the areas of health, education, vocation, legal and family work
Creates and leads activity programs for individual youths and groups of youths
Enters data in both DJJ JTS system and SWKey Social Solutions.
Provides crisis intervention and administers first aid when necessary
Subject to work holidays, weekends and nights as needed
Manage, organize and implement file systems.
Maintain current information for billing, data collection, regional accounts, petty cash and budget.
Complete monthly reports and assessments, office correspondence, special projects, proposals or confidential documentation.
Maintain inventory control and purchase bulk office supplies

REQUIREMENTS

Part time Trackers are required to have a high school diploma or GED plus one year working with troubled youth.

Valid Georgia State Driver’s License and clear driving record
Clear result from a criminal background check required for this position by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
Subject to work on call
Excellent writing and editing skills, type 55-65 words per minute
computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows (Word Perfect 5.0, Microsoft Word, Excel)
ability to operate various office equipment
basic accounting skills

To apply please visit our website at www.swkey.org and select “join our team” EEO. For any additional questions please call 512-583-2544.

(Posted October 20, 2008)

Part Time Fundraiser - Catalyst for CARE

Catalyst for CARE is seeking a part-time Fundraiser with the opportunity of becoming full-time.

Requirements: Degree/certification in appropriate discipline—public policy, social work, fundraising, event planning, or a related field. A minimum of two years experience in successful fundraising, including execution of special events, grant writing and donor relations is strongly preferred. Demonstrated skills in organization, marketing, coordination, and oral/written communication. Familiarity and experience in using all basic computer office management programs and the Internet.

Responsibilities include: generating funds to support own salary, as well as programmatic growth for all programs, writing and managing all funding proposals, including government contracts and grants, securing sponsorships for events and conferences, cultivating new individual, corporate, and foundation donors, communicating on an ongoing basis with individual, corporate, and foundation funders to keep them apprised of program development and accountability, and tracking donor history.

Please send resumes to jessica@catalystforcare.org.

(Posted October 17, 2008)

Licensed Clinician - Cruse Medical Care

Cruse Medical Care is seeking a Licensed Clinician for its it's Core Service, IFI program in Lawrenceville, GA. Cruse Medical Care serves services children and adolescents from ages 3 to 18. Position is part time basis, working up to full time as needed. Flexibility to work evening preferred. License-eligible candidates will also be considered. Apply directly at info@crusemedicalcare.com or fax to 678-377-8014.

CSI- Community Support Individual- Cruse Medical Care Cruse Medical Care has an immediate need for CSI (Community Support Individual). Responsibilities include maintaining a caseload with families and individuals with mental health problems, monitor client's behavior in relation to treatment plan, and establish a trusting/ workable relationship with clients and their families. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in the Behavioral Sciences or Social Sciences, Social Work or related field with 2 years experience preferred. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Knowledge of strength based family and solution focused treatment strategies for working with clients at risk. Requirements: individual must have a valid Drivers license, must pass a criminal background check and drug screening, be flexible to work days and evenings, must be self managed and have an honest/ reliable work ethic. Please fax resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to 678-377-8014 or email info@crusemedical.com.

(Posted October 9, 2008)

Live-In House Manager - Tapestry Youth Ministries

Live-In House Manager needed for a Second Chance Home in Fairburn working with teen moms and their children. Minimum educational requirements are a High School Diploma or a GED certificate. Staff must be at least 30 years old. Life experience and demonstrated work experience with high-risk adolescents, single parent families and crisis intervention are essential. Clean criminal and driving records required. Please email resumes to Rashonda Clay-Douthit, Program Manager at rclay@tapestryyouth.org .

(Posted October 9, 2008)

LPC, LCSW, LMFT, & CACII NEEDED - Family Empowerment Services, Inc.

Family Empowerment Services, Inc. is currently looking for licensed professionals and Certified Addiction Counselors for our intensive family intervention program to provide in-home therapy to children, adolescents, and their families.

Responsibilities include:

Developing and implementing specific goals and methods in individual patient treatment plans stemming from assessment
Participating in psychological-related activities and treatments as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Providing individual and group counseling sessions as determined
by patient needs Knowledge of CAFAS and LOCUS is helpful.
This is a contract position

Please fax resumes to 678-610-0404 or email to careers@fes-ga.com.

Visit us at www.fes-ga.com.

(Posted October 9, 2008)

Masters Level Social Worker

Masters level Social Worker with over 15 years experience as an Assessment Specialist. Contact me @ 678-886-0575 or championtyme@yahoo.com to complete any of the following assessments: Bio-psychosocial Assessments, Comprehensive Child and Family Assessments (Certified as a CCFA Assessor) and Substance Abuse Assessments. I am also available to do Brief Intervention and other types of assessments.

(Posted October 9, 2008)

Curtis Mattair - Social Worker -

Highly motivated master's level social worker with extensive experience working with juveniles. Experience as therapist and program director. Can be reached at 404-563-3530 emailed curtismattair@yahoo.com.

(Posted September 30, 2008)

Utilization & Quality Assurance Manager - Murphy-Harpst Children's Centers

Responsibilities include monitoring utilization of C & A behavioral health services, managing Medicaid & CMO authorizations, overseeing quality assurance of service documentation, and resolving barriers to claims completion. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in psychology or related field AND five years of technical or practice level experience in direct human services. Knowledge of Medicaid and MHDDAD service delivery, and UM experience is highly preferred. Must have excellent supervisory, communication, and computer literacy skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and use of web portals. Must be 21 years of age and have a current/valid driver’s license.

Anyone interested in this position should submit an internal application and/or resume to the Human Resource Department no later than 5:00 PM on Monday October 6, 2008.

(Posted September 30, 2008)

Family Resource Center Team Worker - Georgia Parent Support Network

Georgia Parent Support Network has an immediate opening for a Family Resource Center Team Worker to engage clients as determined by the level of care. Selected individual will ensure comprehensive treatment service provision including, but not limited to placement, counseling, advocacy, activities, and concrete services. Attendance at client associated meetings as required in the program related to the child and family, as applicable. Timely completion of written documentation of client contact, collateral service, and services provided, and maintain them appropriately in the client’s chart to reflect services provided pursuant to assigned clients and progress towards identified goals. This position requires a Bachelors degree, or 6 years experience, in a Human Services field and will report to the FRC Supervisor. Interested candidates should fax a resume to 404-758-6833.

(Posted September 30, 2008)

Utilization & Quality Assurance Manager - Murphy Harpst Children’s Centers -

Responsibilities include monitoring utilization of C & A behavioral health services, managing Medicaid & CMO authorizations, overseeing quality assurance of service documentation, and resolving barriers to claims completion. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in psychology or related field AND five years of technical or practice level experience in direct human services. Knowledge of Medicaid and MHDDAD service delivery, and UM experience are highly preferred. Must have excellent supervisory, communication, and computer literacy skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and use of web portals. Must be 21 years of age and have a current/valid driver’s license. Qualified candidates should email resume to tmcknight@murphyharpst.org or fax to (770) 749-1094, Attention: T. McKnight.

(Posted September 30, 2008)