ID#31150A - In the CARING FOR KIDS – Bullying & Violence in School Advocacy Program, the Mental Health Clinician I provides a range of clinical services as a part of the treatment team. Under the oversight and supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Clinician I provides Trauma based psychotherapy to children who have experienced school bullying and/or school violence. Services provided by the Clinician may include Outreach Presentations. Client Engagement, Intake and Assessment, Psychotherapy, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Psychoeducation, and Linkage and Referrals. The Clinician I will also provide training support to the Counselor and Professional Student Volunteer.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works with team staff, to develop an Initial Assessment, Case Plan and Plan of Care for clients 18 and under.
- Develop and update safety and crisis plan.
- Documents all clinical interventions in Exym.
- Assists the client to prepare the client for court proceedings and/or school safety/advocacy meetings.
- Works in conjunction with other service providers and referral source to coordinate and integrate services for families as needed.
- Schedules intakes and completes all appropriate paperwork as assigned. Responsible for completing other required program documentation including reporting of data collected regarding service outcomes and objectives based on the evidence-based practices that may be used in Intensive Counseling/Psychotherapy and Counseling sessions.
- Participates in weekly program staff meetings, and treatment team meetings.
- Provides back-up training to MH Counselor II and Professional Student Volunteer(s).
- Assists with crisis intervention, support, and stabilization as needed.
- Is respectful of and sensitive to each family’s cultural and individual needs and customs as appropriate.
- Assists in Community Outreach Presentation/Activities.
- Prepares summaries and reports of clinical findings per client request, and completes contract required reports.
- Attends 40-hours of training within 60 business days of his/her start date and at least 4 hours of on-going in-service training quarterly for ongoing professional skill development.
