Clinical Specialist N- CMO KAUAI; PT

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Part Time Lihue, HI, US

5 days ago Requisition

Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children. CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities. Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty.

MISSION STATEMENT

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

OUR VISION

Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multicultural communities across generations.

OUR VALUES

HOPE values:Humility, Ownership,Perseverance,Engagement

We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 16 Paid Holidays in a Year (17 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Out-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.

Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities!

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Program Director or Program Administrator,, the Clinical Specialist I is responsible for the

implementation of program services, linking the assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic interventions with

the purpose of achieving successful case outcome. Provision of on-call crisis response with 24/7 availability.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Clinical Specialist I

Masters' Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. Requires knowledge of an advanced type.

EXPERIENCE

• One to four years of post-master's experience
• Other (Specify):
  At least one year of full-time, clinically supervised progressive work experience inclusive of residency, internship, or practicum in the care or treatment of youth in a mental health or educational setting.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Good verbal and written skill in therapeutic assessment and treatment, interviewing, recording and letter writing. Also able to assess family dynamics, strengths and weaknesses to appropriate match a participant with a potential home. Ability to work with challenging
families to improve their parenting skills. MHS must also support the commitment to preserving a participant's connection with their
family of origin. and reunification with biological family.

Preferred Experience:

• Direct use of a variety of family therapies
• Individual therapy with children and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques
• Marital therapy
• Therapeutic interventions targeting school behavior and academic performance
• Implementation of interventions within or between systems in the participant’s natural ecology that affect or influence the
  behavior of youth (i.e. family, peer, school, and neighborhood)
• Provision of group and individual clinical supervision

Preferred Knowledge

• Family systems theory and application
• Social ecological theory and application
• Behavioral therapies theory and application
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy theory and application
• Pragmatic family therapies theory and application
• Child development research and it’s application in treatment
• Social skills assessment and intervention

Required

• Demonstrated ability in experience and education in relevant aspects of clinical practice
• Commitment to empowering families to be an effective problem solving and nurturing agents
• Ability to communicate…