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 plan (s).
• Provides crisis intervention activities: crisis triage (by telephone), crisis off-site (in-person) and/or Crisis complex care (follow-up) as needed.
• Provides ongoing communication with the individual's family/guardians regarding all matters of a clinical nature.
• Maintains CPST, PSR progress notes pertaining to the individual for all assigned individuals.
• Facilitates and provides clinical direction to members of the treatment team regarding crisis, behavioral management, and treatment plans of individuals.
• Works in conjunction with the Care Manager to provide therapeutic direction in the management 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 interagency 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 updates as necessary or at least annually.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Completes Treatment plans at time of intake and updates as required/needed.
• Engage in department planning and goal attainment.

Required Education, Knowledge And Skills

• Master's Degree from an accredited program in Social Work, Psychology, or 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.