Clinical Service Specialist

POSITION: CLINICAL SERVICES SPECIALIST

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s Degree in a clinical discipline, Florida State registered intern, two years’ experience in providing therapeutic counseling, one year experience in case management with adolescents and their families, with one-year supervisory experience desired. Supervision for social work licensure is provided on-site. Other qualifications include a demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to culturally diverse populations, effective interpersonal communication skills, and computer experience desired.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: This position provides supportive therapeutic counseling services, both individual and group, to CHF youth and their family members, as needed. This position must work interdependently with program staff (residential and ROP) to ensure high quality case management and aftercare services.

POSITION REPORTS TO: Clinical Services Coordinator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide therapeutic counseling services for youth, and their families when indicated, in order to resolve issues and conflicts related to their immediate crisis situations, with the opportunity for on-going supportive counseling services. These services must be rendered to youth and families in a culturally competent manner according to CHF Mission, Principles, and Core Values.

2. Responsible for active participation in case management program functions and establishing effective work relationships with direct care and support staff, to ensure that all therapeutic counseling activities are appropriately coordinated with case planning, plan implementation, discharge, and aftercare.

3. Responsible for service provision and oversight of a grant funded project to provide screening, therapeutic interventions, and crisis counseling. This includes accurate documentation in progress notes, gathering data, recording, analyzing, and compiling information in an accurate, understandable, and timely manner. Monthly and quarterly reporting of a summary of the grant data is required.

4. Provide individual and group therapeutic services for residents. Facilitate the completion of psychosocial assessments to youth after intake to assist with providing an appropriate treatment recommendation.

5. Provide additional support service to program activities, such as special group sessions and/or assistance in identifying appropriate client resources and making referrals.

6. Provide staff coverage and support within the Clinical Services department and

elsewhere, when indicated by supervisor.