Clinical Specialist - Therapeutic Foster Care

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provides mental health support services for youth and families within an integrated system of care.
• Provides increased therapeutic services, case management, and supportive services to clients and treatment foster families, biological families, and treatment teams.
• Works within a team including client’s family and other community partner agencies (State agencies, law enforcement, legal entities).
• Facilitates monthly home visits and quarterly team meetings.
• Participates in regular meetings with client formal support(s) as needed (i.e. Individualized Education Plan meetings).
• Facilitates/supervises visits in person, by Zoom or by phone.
• Transports clients/children locally and on occasion, out of town.
• Applies evidenced-based interventions according to strengths and needs of the youth/family.
• Utilizes culturally responsive approaches in working with diverse populations.
• Completes comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Develops, implements, and regularly reviews treatment plans.
• Completes progress notes and other necessary documentation within Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to agency, state, and federal guidelines.
• Completes documentation specific to TFC requirements, including monthly reports, quarterly treatment reviews and professional correspondence letters when needed.
• Captures and coordinates client care with other professionals and community partners.
• Has knowledge of mental health diagnoses within the DSM-5-TR or its successor.
• Delivers services in home, community, office settings, or wherever necessary to best meet youth/family needs.
• Responds to crisis situations compassionately and appropriately.
• Provides emergency on-call treatment parent support.
• Opportunity to facilitate group sessions.
• Participate and complete training relevant to the position, i.e. Mental Health First Aid.
• Attend and participate in regular department meetings and supervision.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Clear screening for substantiated reports of child abuse or neglect.
• Willingness to develop a thorough understanding of mental health services.
• Meet annual TFC training requirements.
• Adhere to HIPAA guidelines and confidentiality.
• Be self-directed while also seeking clinical supervision when appropriate.
• Maintain calendars and manage workload effectively.
• Demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proficient in computer applications and related technology.
• Meet deadlines.
• Follow all local, state, and federal laws.
• Adhere to agency code of ethics, policies, and procedures.
• May provide services in local or surrounding communities.
• May need to use personal vehicle for work-related tasks when agency vehicles are unavailable.
• Work hours may include some evening and weekend hours.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and must provide proof of insurance.