Job Description

The Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT) serves clients in Hall and Forsyth Counties and assists the 4 clients living in Avita's Dahlonega Intensive Treatment Residence.

• Will have clinical skills and experience to assess, plan and develop, coordinate and provide treatment, rehabilitation and support services to program clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses under the clinical supervision of the team leader and the psychiatrist. Advocate for clients and work with them on WRAP work book, teach coping skills, and create tool box, etc.
• Will support and guide Peer Support services in an outpatient setting. Will provide support to individuals with an SMPI diagnosis.
• Will conduct group counseling and assist with community resources.
• May transport clients as needed.
• 40 hours a week plus will share rotating on-call responsibilities
• Must be a certified peer specialist in the state of Georgia.https://www.gmhcn.org/certified-peer-specialist

**Salary is based on education and experience.

• High School Diploma with Peer Specialist certification
• Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral health related field with Peer Specialist
• Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral health related field with Peer Specialist certification and 1yr exp. There is an additional 20% for on-call duties ****candidate must be already certified ****

Must be 21 years of age with three years of driving experience. Must have valid Georgia driver's license and no driver may have 6 or more points against his/her license within the last five years. No driver may have had a DUI or suspended license within the last five years.

Preferred QualificationsWRAP/WHAM CertifiedBilingual a plus.Excellent communication skillsExcellent organizational skills* Team player

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.

The selected candidate will be subject to a FBI Criminal History Record Check. Applicants reserve the right to challenge the contents of a FBI Criminal History Record Check.

This is a full time position and is subject to organizational benefits. Position Reference #: 202970

Company Description

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.