ASL Fluent Behavioral Health Counselor
Benefits Offered: 401K, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision
Avita Community Partners is excited to announce a new career opportunity for an ASL Fluent counselors. This position is based out of the North Metro Atlanta area. **The American Sign Language Fluent Licensed Counselors will provide behavioral health services to deaf clients in the State of Georgia. Job Duties: 1.Provides behavioral health services to adults, children and adolescents to deaf individuals. This includes individual counseling, family counseling, group counseling and behavioral health assessments. 2.These services are provided in both office and community settings. 3.Must be willing to use personal vehicle.
Entry Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or Counseling with eligibility to become professionally licensed in the state of Georgia OR Associate License in the state of Georgia (LAPC, LMSW or LAMFT). The ability to achieve a score of Advanced" or higher on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) or its predecessor, the Signed Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI).
A staff member cannot have six or more points against his/her license within the last five years. Also, he/she cannot have had a suspended or revoked license within the last five years.
Preferred Qualifications:
LPC, LCSW or LMFT in the state of Georgia.
Excellent communication skills Excellent organizational skills Team player
This is a full time position and is subject to organizational benefits.
**All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview.
** Avita Community Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its service practices or employment practices with regard to race color, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.
About Avita Community Partners:
Avita Community Partners was formed by the 1993 Georgia State Legislature to serve persons experiencing the disabling effects of mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases. Originally founded as Georgia Mountains Community Services (GMCS), Avita Community Partners seeks to promote safe, stable, and meaningful lives for citizens within a 13-county area of northeast Georgia. Our variety of services and programs are aimed at helping individuals, families, and communities minimize barriers and achieve their dreams.
At Avita Community Partners, we envision communities that act responsibly toward all citizens by providing support and comprehensive services to individuals and families in crisis. Our competent, committed, and compassionate staff believes individuals served should:
be treated with dignity and respect
be educated about disabilities, rights, and options
have access and opportunity to participate in the community and be served by that community
have access to confidential and ethical services
have a responsibility to participate in services
Our vision for the individuals we serve is that they participate in a variety of relationships including developing natural support systems, and that they have a home, job, and meaningful interaction in the community. It is our hope that families of these individuals, biological and chosen, serve as valued partners who share knowledge and expertise, and participate in planning.