Clayton Center proudly provides outpatient treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. At the outpatient centers, we promote overall health and quality of life for individuals, youth and families through evidenced-based therapies and medication management to reduce the impact of mental illness, behavior challenges, and substance use.
Under supervision, learns to perform psychosocial assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning. Provides counseling/therapy to clients requiring complex intervention. Performs commitment determinations and/or executes orders of involuntary commitments.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Completes diagnostic formulations and appropriate assessments for youth with behavioral health disorders.
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Collaboratively formulate SMART treatment plans to address issues identified in assessment.
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Participate in play therapy supervision and utilize play therapy in sessions with clients.
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Provides evidenced-based therapeutic interventions to children, adolescents, and families.
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Assist client/family in identifying, developing, and sustaining appropriate natural support systems.
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Communicate with outside agencies/providers as needed (i.e., schools, IEP team).
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Provide psychoeducation to family around mental health, trauma, recovery.
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Collaborate with other behavioral health and physical health providers to holistically address client needs.
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Complete all required documentation (daily clinical notes, assessments, treatment plans) in an accurate and timely manner (agency standard 24 hrs.).
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Participate in regular team meetings to collaborate regarding shared clients, build and practice new skills, and stay up to date on agency administrative information.
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Participate in clinical supervision to increase competence and professional development.
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Participate in on-call rotation to provide after-hour coverage, via phone.
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Completes annual training requirements as outlined by agency and/or supervision.
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Other related duties as assigned.
