Licensed Youth & Family Counselor

Description

• Conducts clinical assessments of youth and young adults in the crisis program.
• Participates in direct supervision of youth.
• Provides engagement and support to youth/families participating in the Crisis program and calling in for support.
• Assists in developing and implementing the Individual Crisis Plan for both mental health and independent living goals.
• Creates safety and behavioral plans with clients as needed.
• Maintains contact with guardians, children services and other support providers throughout client’s stay in the shelter.
• Completes individual mental health interventions, psycho educational, life-skill and family sessions.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of assessments, progress notes, case updates and client discharges to ensure continuity of care and coordination with other crisis staff.
• Provides follow-up/aftercare support to client either via phone or in person after discharge to support follow-through of discharge plan and ensure linkage to community resources
• Meets productivity standards relative to shelter census.
• Makes referrals and recommendations in preparation for client discharge.
• Fully documents assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans and case notes according to agency and professional standards.
• Functions as an advocate for youth and families with Children Services, courts and other community agencies.
• Attends client reviews to update treatment plans and ensure compliance with standards.
• Attends weekly individual and group supervision, team meetings and required or recommended trainings as assigned by the clinical director.
• Transports clients in agency-owned or personal vehicle as needed.
• Serves on an agency committee.
• Participates in agency on call rotation.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

• PTO in first month of Hire
• Retirement plans: 401(k) & ROTH
• Flexible work schedule
• Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Insurance begins the 1st of the month after 60 days
• Low-cost Telehealth option
• Employer paid/free employee benefits
  • EAP
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
• University discount for undergraduate and graduate programs at Franklin University
• Mileage reimbursement for community-based work (if applicable)

Requirements

• 1. Bachelor degree required (Social work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services and similar degrees preferred)
• 2.
  LSW required
• 3.
  Entry level position (Minimum 2 years of experience in social work or related field preferred)
• 4. Holds and maintains a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• 5. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 6. Ability to problem solve, resolve conflict, and negotiate.
• 7. Computer literate with strong data entry skills.
• 8. Ability to relate to and have empathy for young people.
• 9. Self-starter/ works with minimal supervision.