Description:
The Behavioral Health Therapist will provide direct therapy and case management services to clients in the community, at schools and the community center.
Responsibilities:
Perform the following from a racial, gender, sexuality, and ability equity lens:
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Average the number of billable hours of direct service per week as directed by supervisor in work plan (minimum 19).
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Perform a variety of therapy, assessment, and case management services.
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Provide assessment, treatment, and training services at community locations/schools
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Conduct therapeutic groups on a variety of topics
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Support and facilitate relationships with assigned schools, including participation in an interdisciplinary team within the school or other community locations regarding social emotional needs of students.
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Maintain complete, accurate, and timely written documentation of all services provided.
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Actively participate in all agency meetings, behavioral health staffings, and supervision.
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Demonstrate knowledge of Alternatives, Inc. policies, practices, and services.
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Demonstrate a commitment to Positive Youth Development, Restorative Justice and Trauma Informed practices.
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Complete in a timely fashion all other tasks as assigned by the Behavioral Health Supervisor.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
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Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
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Clinical licensure in field of Study Preferred (LCSW, LCPC)
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Spanish speaking preferred
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
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Past experience working with youth.
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Knowledge of adolescent/family dynamics, substance abuse and trauma issues.
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Cultural competency with Black/Latinx and LGBTQ+ youth.
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Interest and commitment to working in a community-based youth service agency.
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Consistently learning and working within the following frameworks: Anti-oppression, Positive Youth Development, Trauma-informed and Balanced and Restorative Justice.
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Skilled at working with young people at high risk for juvenile justice and child welfare system involvement
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The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all employees to the full extent permissible under applicable law
