Behavioral Health Specialist I

Position posted until filled

Salary : $85,000.00

General Description and Classification Standards :

This classification is a single-class professional psychological services position. The fundamental features of this classification are to provide professional mental health, substance abuse crisis care and other wellness resources to employees and organizational units through a comprehensive Psychological Services and Employee Assistance Program (PS / EAP). Work involves the application of professional knowledge and personal judgment to a variety of administrative and technical mental health issues, including delivering psychological assessments and evaluations; administering individual, couples / family, and group therapy, and / or referral and crisis intervention; providing organizational consultation and intervention, and employee and supervisory training. An employee in this classification works independently, with general supervision given on special assignments and cases.

Supervision Received :

Work is occasionally reviewed for results achieved. Major initiatives and problems that require advanced decisions and determination are subject to review and approval of the Behavioral Health Specialist II, Psychologist Sr., or the Director of PSEAP / Chief Psychologist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Provides professional mental health, substance abuse crisis care and other wellness resources to employees and organizational units through a comprehensive Psychological Services and Employee Assistance Program (PS / EAP).
• Applies professional knowledge and personal judgment to a variety of administrative and technical mental health issues, including delivering psychological assessments and evaluations.
• Administers individual, couples / family, and group therapy, and / or referral and crisis intervention.
• Provides organizational consultation and intervention.
• Performs employee and supervisory training.
• Provides on-call services to First responders in case of crisis which impact the 911 Communications, Police, or Firefighters ability to perform their job duties.
• Keeps documentation to support the need and treatment for counseling services provided.
• Maintains clinical records of interventions provided to the clients and follow up with clients to ensure they are able to return to work and perform job duties efficiently.
• Provides ongoing support to Recruits of the Police academy.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education and Experience - Master's degree majoring in Social Work, Counseling or Clinical Psychology, or related field, and three (3) years of post-licensure experience providing counseling and / or psychotherapy. This job requires mandatory in office work only.

Licensures and Certifications - Georgia driver's license. Must possess current license in the State of Georgia and / or certification in professional counseling, clinical social work, or mental health / substance use; and professional liability insurance at the time of appointment.

Preferred Requirements  Three (3) years of professional experience providing direct clinical services in a law enforcement agency and / or providing services to first responders and public safety; or work in an EAP setting. Preferred certifications : Certification recognized by Federal Transportation Administration (FTA), which would meet requirements of Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP).

Work Environment : None

Lifting Requirements :

Light work :   Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.