Clinical Social Worker

$1,500.00 HIRING BONUS AVAILABLE!

This is a full time, 35-hour a week, 12-month position with a salary range of $52,000.00- $55,000.00 per year.

The Transitional Living Program (TLP) Clinical Social Worker is responsible for providing counseling and clinical support to the residents in The Center's TLP programs. They are responsible for providing comprehensive assessments and assisting TLP Case Managers in planning and referrals. Based out of the Devonshire TLP program, the Clinical Social Worker will also provide clinical consultation to the various TLP teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Individual and Family Counseling
• Crisis Intervention/Prevention
• Referral Readiness and Referral
• Youth Advocacy
• Maintenance of Client Confidentiality, consistent with agency policies
• Clinical Consultation for TLP Staff
• Community Outreach
• Accurate, Timely Case and Program Record Keeping
• Individual and Group Supervision Participation
• Staff Meetings and Training Participation
• Participation in Community Committees, Coalitions, Task Forces, etc.
• Other duties, as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:

Candidate must:

• Possess knowledge of and experience in providing chemical dependency and problem gambling prevention counseling
• Adhere to ethical conduct
• Demonstrate professionalism; timely, dependable, responsible, & flexible
• Be non-judgmental and respectful
• Model principles of inclusion and tolerance
• Be youth centered and positive
• Be family friendly
• Establish effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers
• Develop positive relationships with all key stakeholders
• Have strong literacy skills (i.e., reading, writing, comprehension)
• Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Conduct research and apply best-practices and evaluation methods
• Effectively promote knowledge and skill development and positive behaviors
• Provide leadership and/or work independently as requested

Candidate must also possess significant knowledge of adolescent development including positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction and protective factors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work or related, LMSW or LCSW preferred; and at least 5 years of related experience required. Driver's license is required.

The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.