Juvenile Forensic Clinician: Court-Based Mental Health

St. Joseph County, IN; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 64,607 - 78,964; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Gym Membership Discounts

Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)

Job summary

St. Joseph County, IN seeks a Forensic Clinician to provide essential mental health support within the Juvenile Justice Center. The position requires a Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling, along with HSPP, LCSW, or LMHC licensure in Indiana. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating therapeutic group sessions for youth in the court system. This full-time job offers up to $71,786 based on qualifications and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in a relevant field from an accredited university.
• Experience working with children, youth, and families, with excellent assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and score assessment tools.
• Conduct Mental Health Intake Interviews and Assessments with documentation.
• Develop treatment and care plans as assigned.
• Provide follow-up contact with residents and document appropriately.
• Develop therapeutic group sessions on various topics.
• Facilitate group and family therapy sessions.
• Consult with probation officers.
• Attend assigned meetings.

Skills

Working knowledge of criminogenic causes of delinquent behavior

Writing individual treatment plans

Crisis management

Knowledge of risk and need assessments

Working knowledge of the DSM 5

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling

HSPP, LCSW, or LMHC licensure in Indiana

Job description

St. Joseph County, IN seeks a Forensic Clinician to provide essential mental health support within the Juvenile Justice Center. The position requires a Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling, along with HSPP, LCSW, or LMHC licensure in Indiana. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating therapeutic group sessions for youth in the court system. This full-time job offers up to $71,786 based on qualifications and a comprehensive benefits package.