Forensic Clinician

The Forensic Clinician will engage individuals involved in the legal system in a process to prevent, manage, or remedy a range of social, emotional, and interpersonal problems which interfere with individual, family, or social functioning, including substance use.

1. Provides Information & Referral services to assist with agency Intake and Admission procedures.
2. Collects historical and psychosocial data from clients to complete a thorough Assessment and develop a mutually agreed upon Treatment Plan.
3. Assists clients with implementation of Treatment Plans through individual and group counseling sessions.
4. Provides crisis intervention services for assigned clients and non-assigned clients in emergency situations.
5. Provides case management assistance and refers clients to access resources for specialized needs.
6. Facilitates and coordinates Discharge, Aftercare, and Follow-up Plans and services.
7. Develops and maintains professional relationships with other staff and community service providers.
8. Completes and maintains orderly, legible, timely records of services and other documents.
9. Pursues continuing education to maintain and up-grade social service knowledge and practice skills.

• Master of Social Work degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a master's degree in a closely related health or human service profession from an accredited graduate program.
• CAADC preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria preferred.
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite; Electronic Health Record.

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.