Youth & Family Counselor: Crisis & Prevention

City Of Cheyenne; Cheyenne (WY); Presencial; USD 56.000 - 67.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City Of Cheyenne is seeking a Youth Alternatives Family Counselor to provide family counseling, suicide assessments, prevention, and follow-up services for youth and families. You will coordinate services with Emergency Rooms, in-patient facilities, schools, and other community agencies, oversee work activities, and maintain client records with regular reports.

The position requires a Master’s degree in clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, or social work, and Wyoming licensure in a

Formación

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, or related field.
• Wyoming license (provisional or regular) in LP Counselor, Social Worker, MFT, Addiction Therapist, Certified Social Worker, or Certified Mental Health Worker.
• Ability to pass a complete criminal background check including fingerprinting and child abuse registry.

Responsabilidades

• Provide counseling services for families and youth.
• Provide suicide assessments, prevention, and follow-up services for referred youth and their families.
• Provide emergency counseling and crisis resolution services.
• Facilitate referrals from community agencies and families and coordinate services with referrals.
• Match family and youth needs with appropriate services at Youth Alternatives or make knowledgeable referrals to other community agencies.
• Assess family, youth and situation for safety and mandated reporter concerns.
• Take steps to ensure safety and report to Department of Family Services any reportable concerns.
• Assess appropriateness of mentor match. Assist in making the match. Supervise and support match.
• Maintain client records and ongoing treatment planning documentation.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Prepare analytical and statistical reports on services and activities.
• Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of juvenile counseling.

Conocimientos

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Written and verbal communication

Interagency coordination

Educación

Master’s degree in clinical psychology / marriage and family therapy / social work

Wyoming professional licensure (LP Counselor, Social Worker, MFT, Addiction Therapist, Certified Social Worker, or Certified Mental Health Worker)

Bachelor degree with certification considered

Descripción del empleo

City Of Cheyenne is seeking a Youth Alternatives Family Counselor to provide family counseling, suicide assessments, prevention, and follow-up services for youth and families. You will coordinate services with Emergency Rooms, in-patient facilities, schools, and other community agencies, oversee work activities, and maintain client records with regular reports.

The position requires a Master’s degree in clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, or social work, and Wyoming licensure in a