About Start Corporation
Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.
Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated clinician to provide counseling services to youth and families. Clinicians conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans and provide evidence-based individual and family therapy to address emotional, behavioral and mental health needs.
Minimum Requirements
- Masters Degree in social services (Social Work, Counseling, etc.)
- At least 3 years of relevant clinical experience Advanced clinical license for independent practice (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in good standing OR provisional license (LMSW, PLPC) in good standing.
- No restrictions or adverse actions that would disqualify for Medicaid or other billing.
Core Competencies
- Effectively demonstrate the understanding and practice and evidence-based practices, interventions and strategies when working with youth and families.
- Communicate respectfully and effectively and establish professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
- Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
- Assists participants in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a service plan.
- Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately, and provides consultation to peers regarding high-risk situations and appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of behavioral health symptoms, diagnoses, interventions, and impact.
- Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency /ethical guidelines.
- Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes.
Job Duties / Skills Required
- Complete mandatory and ongoing training series for Youth and Family Services and licensed clinicians.
- Participate in bi-monthly individual and group supervision and consultation with Youth and Family Services Clinic Supervisor.
- Maintain a schedule of individual, group and family sessions and assessments for youth and families seeking services.
- Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments that comply with accreditation standards and meet requirements and format for reimbursement/billing.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based upon youth and family goals, strengths and needs utilizing SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound) goals and adjust when needed.
- Provide appropriate, evidence-based therapeutic services based upon comprehensive assessments of youth and family strengths, abilities, needs and preferences.
- Provide supportive services for youth and families and refers to and collaborates with additional services, supports and resources when needed to assist with reaching goals.
- Complete accurate clinical documentation according to policy in eCW database.
- Promote the agency/program within the community.
- Commitment to Youth and Family Services.
- Ability to work with diverse individuals/families/populations.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain client and employee confidentiality.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Can require working nontraditional hours, including evenings.
- Work is performed in an office environment.
- Provide 25-30 sessions/assessments per week (5-6 per day) for full-time clinicians.
- Data entry into eCW system.
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; paid time off; 13 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.