QMHP Adolescent Clinician

Position: Community Based Adolescent-Community Reinforcement Clinician I (OJJDP Grant Funded)

Supervisor: New Visions Program Supervisor

Supervisees: None

FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Salary: $44,580.00

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Oversees interventions and activities with youth participants and their parent/caregiver through the Adolescent-Community Reinforcement Approach model under the service provision of the OJJDP: Opioid Affected Youth grant. This includes but is not limited to:

• Complete 21 hours of Adolescent-Community Reinforcement Approach model implementation training and 12 consultation calls along with video-taping submissions as required by model
• Administer the Adolescent-Community Reinforcement approach from multiple locations across Hampton Roads, primarily in the client’s home and various community locations
• Participate in on-going professional development and supervision
• Assist A-CRA Supervisor with implementing and executing a comprehensive marketing plan to local partners to expand knowledge and access to the program
• Facilitate psycho-educational A-CRA training with youth and parent/caregiver: including relapse prevention and sobriety sampling, rapport building, and motivation by reinforcing skills learned during sessions
• Development of Comprehensive, Individualized Treatment Plans/Goals of Counseling utilizing the Happiness Scale to enhance development of the youth’s problem-solving skills, foster adolescent-caregiver relationship skills, job-seeking skills, and anger management skills
• Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process as needed
• Ensure ongoing communication and coordination with team members, partner agencies and community stakeholders throughout service delivery
• Tracking the day-to-day activities to ensure program tasks are completed on time, successfully, and in a manner consistent with the Adolescent-Community Reinforcement Approach Model, program goals, departmental policies, and grantor’s terms and conditions
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services or Psychology
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C) or a Licensed Eligible Clinician
• Knowledge of principles and practices of professional counseling and or social work, including case management methods and techniques
• Two years’ experience working directly with youth and families providing clinical mental health and substance use treatment interventions in a community setting
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Have access to a personal vehicle without prior notice
• Must have and maintain a working cell phone
• Demonstrate proficient computer skills and command of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficient in using EHR’s and other software applications
• Strong organizational and presentation skills
• Ability to engage with clients and maintain appropriate boundaries
• Demonstrates self-confidence in their decision making and has strong work ethics
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, using both quantitative and qualitative input
• Knowledge of local social and health resources to make effective referrals and follow-ups
• Demonstrates knowledge of trauma informed and best practice concepts and practice regarding holistic substance use treatment, recovery, and wellness
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills
• Meet background check requirements
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to include evenings and weekends as required
• Able to travel throughout the Hampton Roads area on a regular basis

BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k with Matching
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Employee Discount