Children, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) Intake Therapist (ID161)

Children, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) Intake Therapist (ID161) This position is responsible for making initial diagnostic and screening assessments, providing crisis, short-term and group counseling, developing effective therapeutic relationships and providing effective treatment interventions for children and adolescents having a broad range of service needs frequently in more than one single disability area. This job description is based upon an evaluation of agency requirements at the time this description was written. This job description will change as the position is developed further, or in response to organizational or technological changes.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides screening and intake of new service requests in order to ensure that all individuals are adequately and appropriately served according to their individual needs and in accordance with existing Board policies and procedures. May provide individual therapy with children/adolescents affected by trauma, crisis and group counseling interventions for children/adolescents and their families as assigned from the supervisor or supervisor’s designee; does so in accordance with the problems, needs, and the strategies identified in order to help the client progress achieving stated goals and objectives. Participates in regular interdisciplinary staff meetings, and assists in the accurate diagnosing and treatment planning of clients served in order to enhance professional skills and provide a high quality of client care. When appropriate, develop appropriate and timely treatment/service plans with clients and in consultation with supervisory and other clinical staff as the means for implementing appropriate services and developing effective alliances with clients. When appropriate, reviews with the client, supervisor and/or other staff on a regular but no less than quarterly basis, the progress made in reaching treatment/service goals and modifies as necessary the treatment plan to ensure that the treatment interventions remain adequately focused. Documents/writes appropriate and timely service-related information including diagnostic summaries, progress notes, treatment/service plans and reviews, drug profiles, correspondence, releases of information, special reports, etc., to ensure that the provision of services is of good quality and is provided in accordance with agency and regulatory standards and requirement. Participates in interagency planning and service coordination activities to improve and enhance service continuity and effectiveness for clients by means of participation in interagency service team as is delegated by the immediate supervisor. Receives regular supervision (may include videotaped and/or live supervision) with the immediate supervisor as a means of enhancing professional growth, reviewing and processing the provision of clinical services, and dealing with appropriate administrative issues. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor which are consistent with the position and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in relevant field with job related clinical experience in working with children or adolescents. License or license eligible required (LPC or LCSW). Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and the ability to provide your own transportation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

May be exposed to allergenic environments from client’s homes, including dust, smoke, pet contamination, cleaning supplies, etc.; May be exposed to clients with infectious diseases; Must be able to drive for long periods of time to travel in and out of the catchment area as needed; Must be able to walk distances, climb and descend stairs, maneuver in and out of agency vehicles; Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; and Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds at times.

SALARY: $61,789 – $78,611

POSITION: ID161

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