Job Description - Behavioral Health Clinician - SILP
PURPOSE: The Supervised Independent Living Program (SILP) provides a transitional living environment for older youth who are ready to move towards independent living but could benefit from a supported environment to build the skills required to live independently. The SILP provides resources for youth aged 17to 24 who are experiencing challenges as they transition to adulthood. All youth are referred to us by the Administration of Children Services.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Behavioral Health Clinician is a key member of the therapeutic team in the SILP. They are responsible for supplying necessary, culturally sensitive clinical interventions within the realm of the program. The Behavioral Health Clinician works closely with the director, case manager, medical staff, direct support professionals, and programming manager to ensure appropriate evaluations and treatment interventions for the youth.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (List the functions that are essential to achieve the goals):
Meet with assigned residents for weekly sessions, engage and remain in contact with their parents, ensure home visits are conducted, psychiatric, medical and recreational services are provided.
Work closely with the Fair Futures coaches re: vocational/ Educational and housing services
Identifying and providing access to specific concrete services and community resources
Engage families and resources in planning for service
Identifying and providing access to specific concrete services and community services
Advocate, as necessary, with external resources such as mental health providers, medical treatment facility, community members etc. on behalf of the residents
Provide individual, family, and group counseling both on-site and through telehealth at the 9 SILP units for youth ages 18-21 years.
Provide support to youth who identify as LGBTQAI+.
Liaise between program, family court, ACS, case planners, youth’s family members, and relevant community members.
Incorporate DBT skill building into work with youth and their families.
Attend other planned ACS and school conferences, as well as court hearings.
TEAM PROCESS:
Participate in weekly team meetings and may lead the meeting on occasion. Prepare integrative treatment plan, based on all assessments from the other professionals. Ensure follow-up as necessary from meetings.
Conduct meetings to ensure proper treatment, progress in program and coordination of goals.
Provide psychoeducation and intervention support to Direct Support Professionals.
Work with Direct Support Professionals to enhance communication and cooperation between them and consumer families.
Provide crisis intervention, as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
DOCUMENTATION:
Complete paperwork, including case notes, FASPs, PHR’s and court reports, in a timely manner.
Complete psychosocial assessment within the first 30 days of youth’s admission.
Participate in audit preparation.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Commitment to recovery-oriented trauma-informed practice
Embraces youth-guided family-driven care
Promotes teamwork
Takes initiative
Liaise between department staff and middle managers/administration
Good interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
Solution Focused
Uses Data to Inform & Guide Practice
Values and Demonstrates Cultural Competency
Values professional development and participation in clinical supervision and training
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/ LANGUAGE PREFERENCE (List what the desire to reach goals):
License Masters in Social Work (LMSW), License Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) with a minimum of one year of relevant experience with similar population, LCSW, PhD.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Spanish speaking a plus.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of electronic Health record systems or CONNECTIONS preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Word.
Aptitude for learning new systems and application software Experience with documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office software.
Experience with telemental health platforms a plus.
SALARY: $67,340 BENEFITS:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Generous vacation time and 15 paid holidays will help you achieve a healthy work/life balance.
We offer an excellent benefits package with affordable, high-quality health and dental insurance with low co-pays.
You’ll receive ongoing support through high-quality supervision, specialized trainings from our Continuing Education team, and an education benefit. Earn CEU's with no cost to you!
Access to our state-of-the-art training institute!
EBA’s mission is to support families and strengthen communities through the high-quality implementation of evidence-based programs (EBPs). As a ‘production company’, we focus on the implementation issues back stage so that EBPs and community-based providers can be the ‘stars’ on stage. Over the past 15 years, EBA has served multiple states and counties in the areas of juvenile justice, child welfare, and behavioral health.
EBA offers a team of professionals with backgrounds in social services, juvenile justice, evidence-based programs, information technology and human resources. EBA’s interdisciplinary team brings a combined total of more than 150 years of experience in clinical services and program management related to community-based and evidence-based programs.
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