Community Based Therapist

The Therapist for The R.I.S.E. Program (Real Impact for Stability and Empowerment) provides trauma-informed, community-based clinical services to children, youth, and families experiencing complex emotional, behavioral, or environmental challenges. The Therapist works within a multidisciplinary team to deliver intensive support in homes, schools, and community settings with the goal of stabilizing families, reducing risk, enhancing functioning, and promoting long-term resiliency.

This role requires strong engagement skills, the ability to build trust with diverse populations, and the flexibility to serve clients outside traditional office hours. The Therapist is responsible for assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, counseling, documentation, and collaboration with community partners to ensure families receive the services and support necessary for success.

• Understand and follow all minimum standards for the specific program(s) assigned.
• Maintain a caseload of 20–25 families
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• Ensure new clients are contacted within 48 hours of referral.
• Ensure new clients are met face‑to‑face within 7 days of referral.
• Communicate at least bi‑weekly with supervisor regarding caseload status.
• Meet minimum contact requirements for each youth or family on their caseload.
• Travel to homes and/or schools is required, with at least 75% of services delivered face‑to‑face in the community
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• Telehealth sessions may be used only in appropriate situations and must be discussed with and approved by the supervisor
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• Follow all program and departmental policies and procedures.

• Complete case notes, contact notes, and all documentation according to established standards and deadlines.
• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments to determine needs for medical, educational, social, therapeutic, or other services.
• Develop a comprehensive Youth/Family Story that reflects strengths, trauma history, needs, culture, and goals—promoting family choice and voice.
• Assess client and family strengths, needs, trauma history, functioning, and barriers.
• Provide periodic reassessments to determine ongoing service needs and support authorization for continued services.
• Meet all deadlines to ensure clients remain enrolled and authorizations remain active.
• Facilitate a Child and Family Team Meeting (CFTM) within 30 days of referral
  , assembling a team of natural supports, formal providers, and family members.
• Lead the team in identifying strengths, needs, and shared strategies.
• Facilitate development of a Plan of Care that aligns family vision, strengths, and underlying needs.
• Monitor implementation of the Plan of Care and complete assigned Care Coordinator strategies.
• Collect data on progress toward strategies, needs, and outcomes.
• Conduct ongoing chart audits and update documentation as needed.

• Provide trauma-informed individual, family, and group therapy to children, youth, and families.
• Maintain an active caseload based on program needs and session frequency.
• Provide CSI and Medicaid‑funded services where applicable.
• Deliver services primarily in community settings (homes, schools, etc.).
• Use prevention-focused strategies to de‑escalate, stabilize, and support safety.
• Implement evidence-based practices tailored to client needs and presenting concerns.
• Coordinate services across medical, educational, mental health, and social service systems.
• Advocate for youth and families to access necessary supports and resources.
• Work collaboratively with CHRIS 180 programs, DFCS, courts, schools, healthcare agencies, community partners, and natural supports.
• Participate in cross‑program team meetings, case staffing, and consultations.

• Maintain confidentiality of all consumer information.
• Follow the CHRIS 180 Code of Ethics
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• Adhere to mandated reporting requirements under GA law.
• Support and maintain emotionally and physically safe environments for consumers, staff, and stakeholders.

• Promote a positive image of CHRIS 180 at all times.
• Serve as a collaborative and contributing…