Behavioral Health Clinician

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Behavioral Health Clinician is a key member of the therapeutic team. They are responsible for supplying necessary, culturally sensitive clinical interventions within the realm of the program. The Behavioral Health Clinician works closely with the director, case manager, medical staff, direct support professionals, and programming manager to ensure appropriate evaluations and treatment interventions for the youth. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (List the functions that are essential to achieve the goals):Meet with assigned residents for weekly sessions, engage and remain in contact with their parents, ensure home visits are conducted, psychiatric, medical and recreational services are provided. Work closely with the Fair Futures coaches re: vocational/ Educational and housing servicesIdentifying and providing access to specific concrete services and community resourcesEngage families and resources in planning for service Identifying and providing access to specific concrete services and community servicesAdvocate, as necessary, with external resources such as mental health providers, medical treatment facility, community members etc. on behalf of the residentsProvide individual, family, and group counseling both on-site and through telehealth at the 9 SILP units for youth ages 18-21 years. Provide support to youth who identify as LGBTQAI+.Liaise between program, family court, ACS, case planners, youth’s family members, and relevant community members. Incorporate DBT skill building into work with youth and their families. Attend other planned ACS and school conferences, as well as court hearings.TEAM PROCESS:Participate in weekly team meetings and may lead the meeting on occasion. Prepare integrative treatment plan, based on all assessments from the other professionals. Ensure follow-up as necessary from meetings.Conduct meetings to ensure proper treatment, progress in program and coordination of goals.Provide psychoeducation and intervention support to Direct Support Professionals. Work with Direct Support Professionals to enhance communication and cooperation between them and consumer families.Provide crisis intervention, as needed.Other duties as assigned.DOCUMENTATION:Complete paperwork, including case notes, FASPs, PHR’s and court reports, in a timely manner.Complete psychosocial assessment within the first 30 days of youth’s admission.Participate in audit preparation.CORE COMPETENCIES:Commitment to recovery-oriented trauma-informed practiceEmbraces youth-guided family-driven carePromotes teamworkTakes initiativeLiaise between department staff and middle managers/administrationGood interpersonal communication and collaboration skillsSolution FocusedUses Data to Inform & Guide PracticeValues and Demonstrates Cultural CompetencyValues professional development and participation in clinical supervision and trainingEDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/ LANGUAGE PREFERENCE (List what the desire to reach goals):License Masters in Social Work (LMSW), License Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) with a minimum of one year of relevant experience with similar population, LCSW, PhD.Valid Driver’s License required. Spanish speaking a plus. COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Knowledge of electronic Health record systems or CONNECTIONS preferred.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Word.Aptitude for learning new systems and application software Experience with documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office software.Experience with telemental health platforms a plus.SALARY: $69,000 -BENEFITS:MedicalDentalVision401KGenerous vacation time and 15 paid holidays will help you achieve a healthy work/life balance.We offer an excellent benefits package with affordable, high-quality health and dental insurance with low co-pays.You’ll receive ongoing support through high-quality supervision, specialized trainings from our Continuing Education team, and an education benefit. Earn CEU's with no cost to youAccess to our state-of-the-art training institute