CLINICIAN II OR III YOUTH DJJ

Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board; Saluda (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health (MPNN BH) is seeking a licensed behavioral health professional to provide therapy (individual and family), crisis intervention, and case management to at-risk children and families under general supervision.

You will work within a system of family preservation and support services, coordinate with school and juvenile services, maintain clinical records, and participate in after-hours coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a human services related field and 1–2 years' experience in emergency/crisis services or family counseling.
• Licensed or license-eligible in Virginia or willing to become license eligible.
• Background checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to at-risk children, adolescents, and families.
• Conduct assessments, plan and monitor service plans, and maintain documentation for court reports.
• Coordinate with school-based and juvenile services partners and participate in team meetings.
• Deliver crisis intervention using Eco-systemic Structural Family Therapy principles.
• Ensure after-hours, holiday, and weekend coverage as part of the service system.
• Maintain current clinical charts and relevant program records.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Case management

Client assessment

Education

Master's degree

Job description

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• Base Pay $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 / Year
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Regular Full Time
• Required Degree Masters
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

About Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health (MPNN BH)

Connecting people to developmental and behavioral health services to create opportunities for healing, growth, and recovery.

Our organization provides services designed to help members of our community achieve their individual goals. MPNN BH has over 60 distinct programs to aid and support all ages and many situations.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, employee is responsible for providing therapy (individual/family), and crisis intervention/case management services, as part of a system of family preservation and support services, to those at-risk children, adolescents, and their families who may need more intensive outpatient counseling services due to court involvement. Crisis intervention/case management services include client identification, assessment, planning, implementing and monitoring service plans, and advocacy and resource development. Employee provides crisis intervention and family preservation services on an intensive schedule determined by client need. Employee must exercise considerable initiative and judgement in the effective and efficient administration of departmental programs. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in contact with staff, clients, families, public, and service providers. Reports to the Youth Outpatient Coordinator.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides counseling/crisis intervention/case management services, as part of a system of family preservation and support services, to at-risk children, adolescents, and their families who may have more intensive outpatient counseling services. Children are identified and referred by the Department of Juvenile Justice. Services to include client identification, comprehensive needs assessment, planning, implementing and monitoring service plans, counseling, court reporting to include monthly progress reports to be submitted for court review and advocacy and resource development.
• Provides crisis intervention counseling from the Eco-systemic Structural Family Therapy model to children, adults, and families for short-term intensive periods, or for longer-term, less intensive periods, as determined by the needs of the consumer and family.
• Provides additional case management services, such as coordinating in-patient discharge planning, coordinating with juvenile detention centers and assisting clients in connecting to natural and professional resources for support to relieve/prevent crises as relates to family preservation and support services.
• Develops, implements and monitors treatment plans comprised of counseling interventions specifically designed to meet each individual client’s needs.
• Works in collaboration with Youth and Family Services School Based Outpatient Coordinator, the Department of Juvenile Services and other members of local Family Assessment and Planning Team, as defined by the state Comprehensive Services Act, to determine level of intervention required.
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with agencies collaborating under the state Comprehensive Services Act, including juvenile court services units, departments of social services, schools, public health, and other public and private agencies and individuals involved with children at risk as defined by the Act.
• Keeps informed as to current literature and legislation related to the Comprehensive Services Act, family counseling, family preservation and support, and crisis intervention.
• Consults on a regular basis with agency staff and supervisors regarding implementation of curricula and programs and administrative issues.
• Provides referral and consultative services regarding other agencies in the community which provide counseling, treatment, and support programs.
• Maintains complete, accurate, and current clinical charts and records; updates Outreach Team Manual
• Provides after-hours, holiday, and weekend coverage as part of the system of family preservation and family support services.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Completes initial inquiries; provides telephone consultations.
• Attends staff meetings, training sessions, and seminars.
• Participates in Family Assessment and Planning Team and serves as liaison to the FAP team, requested by school staff or CSB clinical supervisor.
• Provides referral information and education re: freedom of choice
• Participates in the training of new staff; makes informational presentations to staff and community organizations as requested.
• Maintains Census information as required by funding sources.
• Prepares statistical reports as requested.

Other Duties, as assigned

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Must pass all required Background Checks.
• Must possess a valid Virginia Driver's License with reliable transportation and driving record acceptable to agency insurance carrier.
• Must obtain a TB test with satisfactory results within 30 days of employment, and yearly thereafter as required by licensing authority.

Education and Experience

Master's Degree in Human Services, Social Service, Psychology, or related field, and 1- or 2-years' experience in emergency/crisis services, family counseling, family preservation, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Licensed, License eligible or willing to become license eligible

Summary

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance (TLC Anthem BCBS)
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay (12+ paid holidays, PTO accrued monthly)
• Retirement plan through Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

The agency of MPNN Behavioral Health maintains a drug free workplace.

Benefits listed are for full time qualifying employees. EOE