Mental Health Therapist/Clinician

OVERVIEW

The Mental Health Therapist/Clinician conducts Mental Health assessments for all unaccompanied youth to enhance the emotional well-being of each youth, identify and treat Mental Health symptoms and provide crisis intervention. This position provides clinical input to ensure that each youth is receiving the appropriate individual and group supervision. The Clinician reports to the Lead Clinician.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate intake interviews and diagnostic assessments with youth for placement and assure a well-coordinated admission process for each new resident according to program standards and policy;

• Provide ongoing individual and group counseling and develop individual service plans and 30 days reviews and updates;

• Participate in weekly meetings to formulate Mental Health treatment plans and on-going review of youth’s treatment plan;

• Present a clear and clinically well formulated view of youth at case conferences which will assist in decision-making regarding treatment and permanency for the youth;

• Handle with behavioral incidents as needs and to ensure that each youth’s immediate and on-going Mental Health needs are being met;

• Utilize clinical skills in daily interactions with youth on an individual, family or group setting and through team meetings guide and monitor the quality of services provided to youth during their stay;

• Hold weekly group therapy sessions with youth to address issues such as improving social skills, behavior management, and differences in culture and societal norms and to prepare youth for discharge;

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor;

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job duties indicated is not be an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and 2 years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience OR Master’s degree in psychology, sociology, counseling, or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical training and experience is a program requirement

• License or license eligible (intern) to provide clinical services is required;

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and ability to utilize advanced clinical and administrative skills and responsibilities;

• Knowledge about family interactions, reunification, and well-being and permanency principles is desired;

• Must pass a criminal background, child abuse and neglect registry clearance and other screening requirements including health assessment, Tuberculosis test and drugs test;

• Valid state issued driver’s license and auto insurance is required;

• Possess or be able to obtain CPR and basic first aid certification;

• Written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish is required;