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 

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.