Clinician - CFTSS Program

Primary Duties & Essential Functions

• Comply with all requirements of CFTSS/CMHRS
• Comply with all requirements of 29I Licensure
• Participate in the intake and planning process which includes reviewing pre-placement material and participating in pre-placement interviews and assessments as requested.
• Provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for all assigned individuals.
• Provides formal individual therapy to all assigned individuals as stated in treatment plan.
• Provide formal family therapy to all assigned families as stated in treatment plan.
• Develops and facilitates group therapy sessions as stated in treatment plans(s).
• Provide crisis intervention activities: crisis triage (by telephone), crisis off-site (in-person) and/or Crisis complex care (follow-up) as needed.
• Provides on-going communication with the individuals' family/guardians regarding all matters of a clinical nature.
• Maintains CPST, PSR progress notes pertaining to individual for all assigned individuals.
• Facilitates and provides clinical direction to members of treatment team regarding crisis, behavioral management and treatment plans of individuals.
• Determines and facilitates necessary referrals for psychological and psychiatric evaluation, substance abuse treatment, group therapy and medication management.
• Provide OLP services as treatment plan dictates.
• Completes progress notes regarding clinical sessions and inter agency contacts that reflect services offered, individual, family and group response as well as progress in treatment.
• Completes Behavior support plans (BSP) at time of admission and update as necessary or at least annually.
• Engage in department planning and goal attainment.

Required Education, Knowledge And Skills

• Masters Degree from accredited program, in Social work, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related area required.
• Preferred Experience in providing therapy/treatment services for at risk youth and families.
• Experience in Cognitive behavioral therapy, evidence based psychotherapy interventions preferred.

Abilities And Working Conditions

• Must be available to work a 40 hour work week
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and run for moderate periods of time
• Willingness to respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population

Pay

• Fulltime: $65,000
• Per Diem: $100 per hr.