Brighter DeKalb Foundation

Explore Exciting Career Opportunities in Behavioral Health. Join Us at the Claratel Behavioral Health Career Event
• When: Thurs, Aug 22, 2024
• Where: 445 Winn Way, 2nd Floor – Bohan Auditorium
• Time: 9am – 4pm

- We invite you to attend the Claratel Career Event, where you can explore rewarding career opportunities in Behavioral Health.
- This unique event offers you the chance to meet with our leadership team, who are empowered to make same-day hiring decisions.
- Apply ahead of time for the following opportunities here: https://claratel.org/careers/

• Case Manager
• Crisis PES – Clinical LMSW, LAPC, LPC, LCSW
• Certified Peer Specialist (CPS-MH, CPS-AD, CARES)
• Behavioral Health Technicians
• Employment Specialist

Ready to Crush it? Here are some Tips to Be Successful.
• Bring a positive attitude
• Dress in business casual attire
• Learn more about us here: https://claratel.org/who-we-are/
• Bring multiple copies of your resume
• Remember to have fun

We look forward to seeing you there!
Best regards,
The Claratel Team

The DeKalb County Planning, Economic Development and Community Services (PECS) Committee kicked-off the DeKalb County Behavioral Health Coalition (DCBHC) at their bimonthly committee meeting last Tuesday, July 23.

The purpose of the DCBHC is to assess needs and improve mental health care for DeKalb County residents. DeKalb County Commissioner Michelle Long Spears, Chairman of the DeKalb County PECS Committee stated “In my years as a commissioner there has not been a collaborative effort like this before. This new approach is a way to convene key providers and stakeholders to tackle this problem together to create community change around behavioral health and substance abuse.” Over 10 organizations have come together to facilitate dialogue, improve partnerships, and develop a community needs assessment to guide county resources and align actions across providers to serve the behavioral health needs of the residents of DeKalb County.

Claratel Behavioral Health, led by our CEO Fabio van der Merwe, is proud to be part of the DCBHC.

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This annual observance raises awareness about the unique challenges that affect the mental health of racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations.
Claratel is a resource for those lacking support systems and have limited access to health care. We offer a full range of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services to underserved individuals. Visit claratel.org today for more information.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Claratel Behavioral Health was honored with a Proclamation from DeKalb County. The Proclamation was read at the recent DeKalb County Board of Commissioners meeting.

Our CEO, Fabio van der Merwe, addressed the audience and asked them to consider how we support mental health in public policy, schools, businesses, and the community. Our Board Vice-Chairman, Andre Moorer, and his wife gave an inspirational message and Andre recited a touching poem about his son.

Dr. Gregory Jurkovic is a Clinical Child and Family Psychologist. This workshop will assist the attendee in developing skills in how to conceptualize, assess, and foster resiliency in clients and their ecosystems. Join us to Register Now: http://ow.ly/RZye50KkeSy

National Psychotherapy Day is today! Talk therapy is a great way to improve your mood and practice positive thinking. Contact Dekalb Central Access at 404-892-4646 for appointments or referrals with out Counseling and Therapy Services!