Clinical Mental Health Therapist

Requirements

• A Master's degree in a behavioral health related field and at least two years of post-master's professional work experience working with youth providing mental health, and/or family therapy.
• Preference may be given to those fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Preference may be given to applicants that have two (2) years of experience providing direct therapy to youth ages 8-17.
• Employees failing to maintain licensure as required will be terminated or may be demoted to an appropriate lower-level position if available in which they meet the minimum requirements.
• Licensure related fee will be paid by the court.
• Essential Duties & Functions:
• Incumbents are expected to provide clinical oversight and peer mentoring to coworkers on their path to achieving independent licensure and assure appropriate clinical oversight of all their work.
• Conducts individual, group and family therapy with justice involved youth.
• Formulates treatment plans using evidence-based modalities and evaluates treatment outcomes for court involved youth.
• Facilitates family participation in the treatment process.
• Facilitates family engagement through an educational and support group for family members of juvenile justice involved youth.
• Consults with staff and participates in the development and monitoring of individual behavior plans for detained youth.
• Participates in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and other staffing meetings as necessary.
• Prepares progress notes and other reports as necessary or directed.
• Provides consultation, education and training to staff and other groups, including parents and other community members.
• May testify at hearings or in court.
• Ensures compliance with all provisions and updates of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) AND ensures compliance with all relevant laws and regulations regarding confidentiality, privacy and security.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Incumbents are expected to have knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends and literature of

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description Summary Provides individual, group, and family therapy services for justice involved youth. Clinicians work as collaborative team members on the Youth's Child and Family Team, with specific focus on advocating for the youth and enhancing the youth's ability to lead a heathy effective life. Participates as a clinical coordinator or mentor for designated unique projects and/or activities that require advanced skill and efficiency in communication, coordination, guidance, and liaison activity with a wide variety of professionals and non-professionals within Juvenile Court, multiple government entities, and/or community partners. Job Description * Revised* This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting may close without notice once a candidate is selected. Hiring Range: $59,675.20 - $65,644.80 Range Explanation: Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. This is an on-site position No relocation assistance will be provided Distinguishing Characteristics: This is a full-time, classified position and will require working some evening and weekend hours. The incumbent reports to the Juvenile Court's Clinical Director. The incumbent performs under limited supervision and has no traditional supervisory responsibilities; however, they are expected to provide clinical supervision and peer mentoring to associate licensed mental health professionals on their path becoming to be independently licensed.

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