Clinician-SD

As a Secure Detention Mental Health Specialist(Clinician) you will be responsible for using evidence based treatment modalities and assessment tools to be used by the court and to develop a behavioral management plan for youth in care. The goal of the position is to implement clinical treatment plans by facilitating case management services, individual and/or family counseling sessions. Come join a team that is responsible for helping our youth and families establish healthy relationships, working toward building trust and open communication, while ensuring the youth are effectively engaged in clinical services.

Job Requirements

• LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAT Required
• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Social Work, or Mental Health Counseling
• Minimum 1-2 years of clinical experience working with population served
• Must have a current and valid driver's license with acceptable driving history to the Agency
• Demonstrated skills and working knowledge of MS Office programs

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop an initial Individual Crisis Support Plan (ICSP) with the resident within 24 hours of admission, excluding weekends and holidays. This ICSP shall be reviewed at a minimum every thirty (30) days and updated as indicated.
• Completes an assessment of residents within 72- hours of admission to the Non-Secure Detention (NSD) facility.
• Develops and implements an individualized treatment plan for each resident within five (5) days, excluding weekends and holidays, of admission to the NSD facility.
• Completes required documentation and assessments within 15 days of admission and communicates report to internal and external stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively with NSD team to support the residents.
• Interfaces with internal and external programs/stakeholders including but not limited to county caseworkers, probation/court officers, for purpose of treatment planning.
• Meets with each resident once a week for 1:1 counseling addressing objectives in the resident's treatment plan.
• Responsible for co-facilitating two social and emotional skills groups a week.
• Ensures all clinical services are delivered in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with members of the program to develop a discharge plan for each resident, identifying community resources available to the resident and their families.
• Completes, maintains, and tracks all mandatory documentation in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provides telehealth services to residents within the NSD program.
• Provides as needed in-service training to the staff regarding a basic understanding of primary mental health disorders seen in the program and provides resources to assist direct staff in their day-to-day responsibilities with youth.
• Represents agency in a professional manner and attends internal and external meetings, clinical supervision, and team meetings and prepares required documentation for all meetings.

Salary:

• Licensed under 2 years' experience: Annual $70,000
• +2 years' experience: Annual- $72,500
• +5 years' experience: Annual- $76,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees with access to compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose this information unless it is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

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