Young Adult Clinician

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) offers best-in-class, person-centered programs and resources to transform lives. Building on our 125-year history, we are here to help individuals and families of all faiths live to their full potential. Guided by Jewish values, we are a welcoming community, and our experienced professionals bring integrity and compassion to their work in the fields of aging and older adults, career counseling, dentistry, mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and need-based support services. We serve thousands of individuals annually regardless of age, race, religion, national origin or ability to pay.

Working at JF&CS:

At JF&CS, we hold these values close to our heart: Commitment and integrity, compassion and respect, innovation and collaboration, professionalism, and responsiveness to diverse needs. Guided by Jewish values, and voted a Top Workplace for 2022 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, we are a welcoming community of professionals passionate about making a difference in the community. For testimonials from staff on what it’s like being part of the JF&CS family, you can visit our Careers page.

JF&CS (Jewish Family & Career Services) is now seeking a full-time Young Adult Clinician to join our clinical team.

In this role, you will provide counseling (primarily individual and group modalities) to a range of clients, with a particular focus on college students. You will also conduct wellness presentations and topical seminars as needed and offer referrals. This is an opportunity to join a like-minded group of clinical professionals, some who have been with JF&CS for more than 20 years, to make a positive change in the lives of those in our community.

We cannot wait to hear from you!

Your Essential Responsibilities:

• Carry a clinical caseload
• Conduct groups and facilitate prevention/education activities
• Provide services at more than one of the agency’s locations
• Communicate and consult with host/partner organizations as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

You Should Apply If:

• You are familiar with Jewish customs and traditions
• You possess excellent clinical skills
• You have excellent knowledge of community resources
• You are comfortable with using the telephone and speaking to people regularly
• You work well with others and are also able to function independently
• You possess excellent decision-making skills and can manage stressful situations
• You possess the required educational qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in counseling or social work.

COVID- 19 VACCINE MANDATE

Where permitted by applicable law, the applicant must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire to be considered for employment. The booster requirement must be met 30 days after you become eligible, and proof of booster must be provided to Human Resources. JF&CS is an EEO employer and will engage in interactive dialogue regarding any accommodation requested based on medical or religious considerations.