Purpose of this position:

Teaching special education youth who are CSE classified as learning disabled or educationally, emotionally disabled in a residential setting.

Qualifications:

Must be certified: Generalists in Middle Childhood Education Grades 7-12.  Special Education Certification additionally preferred.

Purpose of this position:

Oversees the clinical operations and quality of the Residential Treatment Center, supporting both current activities and projected growth.

Qualifications:

• NYS LCSW
• Progressive clinical experience in a range of residential, therapeutic & experiential learning and community-based treatment environments including 3-5 years senior clinical management experience.
• Valid drivers’ license with reliable transportation.

• In addition, the Clinical Director must have:

• Demonstrated experience serving as a clinical leader who is passionate about collaborating with young people, their families, communities and staff to develop and implement evidence-based, recovery-oriented, and strengths based systems of care.
• The ability to successfully interact with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g., board members, community members, funders, legislators, clients, staff).
• The ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing demands, with demonstrated skills in conflict resolution.
• A demonstrated strong clinical sense within the community health and human services context. Must be comfortable as a roll-up-your-sleeves problem-solver and leader.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and experience implementing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as experience with Suicide Prevention/Intervention Strategies.

GA Family Services is looking for individuals who exhibit the following strengths for our Child Care Counselor (CCC) position:

• Hard-working

• Committed to helping youth and families

• Team Player

Counselors are considered the primary care­givers for our youth. Counselors receive ongoing training in areas such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), First Aid and CPR, HIPAA and Confidentiality, Medication Administration, Emergency and Evacuation Procedures, and effective customer service.

Our staff provides a safe predictable environment through regularly scheduled individual and group counseling sessions focused on developing appropriate coping skills, building healthy relationships, anger management, sex education, values clarification, self-esteem issues, and substance abuse education. This is created through a daily routine with clear expectations of socially appropriate behavior.

Direct care openings are available for 4 day/40 hour week.  We offer a competitive starting wage and an excellent benefit package including tuition reimbursement.

If you want to make a difference and would like to join our outstanding staff, please submit an application.

Purpose of this position:

The successful candidate will Provide direct managerial oversight and supervision to the Clinical and Medical Department.

Qualifications:

Licensed: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field with 2-4 years of clinical management experience.  Progressive clinical experience providing treatment to youth with trauma histories in a therapeutic residential setting. As well as experience, developing and conducting groups.  Experience in working in a trauma informed environment.

Purpose of this position:

Recruiting, certifying/licensing, training and retaining treatment families.

Qualifications:

MSW and two (2) years clinical/related experience preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in related field with relevant experience considered. Any deviations from these requirements must have a waiver approved by the OCFS.  Valid NYS Driver’s License.