Description
Clinician, Child and Family
Atlanta, GA | Counseling
Description
Clinical Services | Counseling | Part-Time
Provide compassionate care where it matters most.
Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) is seeking a licensed clinician to provide high-quality mental health services to children, families, parents/caregivers, and a range of agency clients within the community. This role is ideal for a compassionate, adaptable professional who is passionate about supporting individuals and families through evidence-based care across a variety of service settings.
The clinician will utilize varied treatment modalities and provide services in community locations, including but not limited to the Dunwoody office, while supporting emotional well-being, skill development, and access to care.
The Role at a Glance
Reports to designated Clinical Services leadership
Provides clinical services to children, families, parents/caregivers, and agency clients
Delivers services in community-based settings, the Dunwoody office, and other approved locations
Combines direct clinical care with outreach, documentation, collaboration, and psycho-educational programming
Part-time role supporting community access to mental health services
What You'll Be Responsible For
Conduct clinical assessments through use of clinical interviews and standardized measures
Determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment plans based on client needs, culture, home environment, and preferred therapeutic interventions
Provide evidence-based psychotherapy including individual, family, and group therapy services
Provide psycho-educational and skill-building programming within the community
Conduct crisis, suicide, and homicide risk assessments and interventions and assist with crisis intervention and emergency assistance as needed
Engage in active outreach with school/college staff, parents/caregivers, and/or community resources
Facilitate and assist with referrals to community resources as needed
Complete clinical notes and other required documentation in a timely manner, including completion of visit notes within 72 business hours of visit completion
Maintain a caseload of approximately 15 clinical sessions/hours per week while working approximately 21 total hours per week
Maintain an independent schedule to meet client demand, including late afternoon and evening hours as needed
Attend required meetings, including supervision, group consultation, and team meetings
Other duties as assigned
You May Be a Great Fit If You Are
Passionate about supporting children, families, and caregivers through accessible mental health care
Comfortable working independently while also collaborating closely with a clinical team
Organized, conscientious, and reliable with strong follow-through
Adaptable across office and community-based service environments
Empathetic, clinically grounded, and committed to high-quality care
A self-starter with strong judgment and the ability to manage a caseload responsibly
Requirements
What You Bring
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral health field
Fully Licensed (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) or license eligible in Georgia (APC, LMSW, AMFT)
Experience working with children and families, including special needs children, marital conflict, and major mental illness
Experience conducting clinical assessments, psychotherapy, and care coordination
Willingness to work with managed care referrals
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to use Microsoft Word and learn electronic medical record systems
Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to meet deadlines
Experience conducting workshops and comfort with public speaking assignments preferred
Play therapy experience and/or DBT intensive training preferred
Knowledgeable about Judaism and Jewish families preferred
Reliable transportation for travel to community-based service locations
Why JF&CS?
At JF&CS, clinicians play an essential role in helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges with dignity, compassion, and expert support. In this position, you will help increase access to meaningful mental health services while working within a collaborative, mission-driven organization that values clinical excellence and community impact.
What We Offer
Up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) annually, prorated in the first year
Paid holidays
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Paid parental leave
Benefits eligibility for part-time positions may vary based on scheduled hours and agency policy.
Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment background screening and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results for both. In addition, tuberculosis (TB) testing and fingerprinting may be required, as applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace our employees' unique qualities, which fuel interest, innovation, and business success. As an EEO employer, JF&CS will engage in interactive dialogue regarding any accommodation requested based on medical or religious considerations.