JOB TYPE: Full Time

SALARY: $42,000

Sign-on bonus of $1,000.

$1,000 raises are given every six months for the first two years following positive performance reviews. $500 bonuses are also given every six months for good participation in training.

This position provides services to referred youth and their families who have issues with alcohol and/or drugs, delinquent behavior, or are at risk for out-of-home placement. Intensive services are provided through multiple weekly contacts in the home and in the community, and this program uses the Functional Family Therapy approach. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interview and evaluate families to complete the intake process.
• Assess the therapeutic needs of clients and complete formal assessments.
• Formulate, implement, evaluate and review client treatment plans.
• Counsel clients in accordance with their treatment plans.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in addressing family system, mental health, parenting, and alcohol/drug issues through individual, family, and group counseling. 
• Organize and facilitate structured group, individual, and/or family activities.
• Attend client court proceedings and make appropriate recommendations as required.
• Report client progress to the Department of Human Services and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide thorough and accurate updates on clients and make appropriate recommendations in regular and special staffings.
• Coordinate services and maintain communication with all service providers involved with the clients.
• Complete proper documentation as per program standards.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and obey all traffic laws.
• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance.
• Safely transport clients as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or other related fields.
• Position must keep current on information pertaining to client/family needs through seminars, training, media, text, and research.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, speak and write clearly in English.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in establishing work schedules.
• Must be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with the Department of Human Services.
• Must possess knowledge of DSM criteria, and have the ability to diagnose and/or utilize diagnoses for treatment purposes.
• Must establish and maintain productive and professional relationships with clients, colleagues, the school district, and other community agencies.
• Must maintain client confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide culturally, ethnically, and gender-sensitive services.
• Ability to follow directions and implement recommendations.
• Possess creativity in identifying problems and solutions.
• Ability to self-motivate and remain on task.
• Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures as detailed in the personnel policy and procedure manual.

PSG/CIP IS COMMITTED TO RECRUITING A DIVERSE STAFF AND TO CREATING A CULTURE THAT SUPPORTS CONTINUOUS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR OUR EMPLOYEES, MANAGEMENT, AND CLIENTS.