Child and Family Clinical Specialist (200059)

Company: The Journey Mental Health Center
Location: Madison
Posted on: November 21, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Employment Term: Regular Employment Type: Full Time Hours Per Week: 40 Work Hours (i.e. shift): Generally First Shift Starting Salary Range: $41,207-$49,240 p/yr Salary/Benefit Notes: Generous Paid Time Off! Required Education: Master's Degree Required Experience: 1 to 20+ years Required Security Clearance: None POSITION OVERVIEW We have an opening for a Child and Family Clinical Specialist in our Outpatient Services program! The Child and Family Clinical Specialist (CSIII) position is responsible for providing a wide array of culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive, direct clinical services including assessment, counseling, supportive contacts and referrals serving individuals who are struggling with mental health, substance use and co-occurring issues. The Child and Family Clinical Specialist works with children ages 0 to 18 and their caregivers to assess and treat emotional and behavioral issues that impact upon the child's social and emotional development and functioning. The Child and Family Clinical Specialist works from a strengths perspective and uses a trauma lens during all phases of treatment. Journey Mental Health Center (JMHC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the agency's belief that staff diversity and cultural humility are the foundation for services, which are accessible, effective, and relevant to the diverse needs of our consumers. It is important that we choose employees that reflect our mission, vision and values, thus our selection process is thorough and sometimes longer than other employers. Thank you in advance for providing us with complete and accurate application materials and for your patience when waiting to hear from us. Though you may have excellent experience, strong work ethic and passion for recovery, due to our funding contractual agreements, candidates we hire must meet the Essential Qualifications specified in the job postings in order to be offered an interview. Please review the qualifications carefully. We wouldn't want you to put effort into your application materials if you don't meet the essential qualifications. You can read about the many benefits of working at JMHC on our careers page. FOLLOWING IS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Child and Family Clinical Specialist reports directly to the assigned supervisor with overall program supervision provided by the Director of Program Services. Minimum annual service hours are 1200. This position is included in the Professional Bargaining Unit. QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL Education/Licensure * Master's degree in a related behavioral health field * Licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPC Experience * 1 year of experience in related behavioral health field. * 1 year of experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and their caregivers. * Commitment to work toward improving cultural sensitivity as demonstrated by: valuing diversity, recognizing personal limitations and having the desire to improve. * Strong commitment to principles of recovery and to facilitating consumer participation in treatment/service planning and provision. * Knowledge and/or experience with the use of evidence based practices for treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. * Experience in community-based mental health and substance abuse assessment, service coordination, treatment planning, therapy/counseling and crisis resolution. * Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing). * Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team with a positive and creative attitude. * Ability to work independently and remain organized and efficient. * Superior ethics and interpersonal boundaries as evidenced by past experience in community based work with related professional references. * Possession of a valid driver's license, a favorable driving record, adequate insurance (per WI law) and access to a vehicle with willingness to use it for work (i.e. transporting consumers. Typical Physical Demands Requires driving sitting, standing, light lifting, bending, and reaching; and the ability to use and operate standard office equipment, including computer, calculator, phone, printer, cell phone, facsimile, etc. Working Conditions May require evening or weekend hours depending on program and consumer's needs. PREFERRED * Bi-lingual, and/or bi-cultural (Spanish/Hmong/Cambodian). * Fluent in American Sign Language. * Licensure as a Substance Abuse Counselor in Training, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor or AODA specialty. RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Provision of Clinical Services * Performs accurate assessments to evaluate and diagnose mental health and co-occurring issues in a culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive manner by providing assessments within the context of the consumer's perspectives and beliefs. * Provides a range of clinical services including level of care assessment, service coordination, therapy/counseling, su

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