Forensic Clinician

POSITION: Forensic Clinician

DEPARTMENT: Juvenile Justice Center

JOB CATEGORY: SO (Special Occupation)

SALARY: Up to $71,786 based on qualifications

STATUS: Full-time

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

DATES: Until filled

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as a Forensic Clinician (FC) for the Mental Health/Social Service Department of the St. Joseph Probate Court/Juvenile Justice Center, and is responsible for providing assistance in meeting the mental and emotional needs of youth within the court system. The incumbent will possess the ability to perform any tasks necessary and requested for the overall operation of the agency.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals

Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness

Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)

Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

Responsibilities  

• Administer and score assessment tools. (Note: An incumbent with a Master degree in Psychology and psychometric experience will be asked by the Psychologist to administer psychological testing.)
• Conduct Mental Health Intake Interviews and Assessments, with appropriate same day documentation, as assigned
• Develop treatment plans and care plans, as assigned
• Provide follow-up contact with residents, with appropriate and same day documentation, as assigned
• Develop therapeutic groups as assigned. Topics may include pro-social skills, substance abuse, life skills, parenting, etc.
• Facilitate group and family therapy, with same day documentation, as assigned
• Provide consultation to probation officers
• Attend meetings as assigned

  Qualifications  

• Working knowledge of criminogenic causes of delinquent behavior
• Must be capable of writing individual treatment plans
• Adept at handling crisis situations
• Knowledge of risk and need assessments
• Working knowledge of the DSM 5 and its application within a juvenile justice setting

  Education/Experience  

• Must hold a Masters Degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited university.
• Possess current HSPP, LCSW, or LMHC in the state of Indiana or in the process of attaining licensure.
• Experience in working with children, youth and families preferred. Excellent assessment skills required.

  Physical Requirements  

Duties will take place within the St. Joseph County Probate Court/Juvenile Justice Center. Some responsibilities will take place within the locked and secured Detention area. Youth served are engaged with the court system for a variety of delinquent offenses including but not limited to violent and aggressive behaviors. The safety of the community as well as our staff and other residents depends on the ability of staff to react quickly, fairly, consistently, and with control. Inaccurate assessments could significantly impact the health and wellbeing of the community, youth detained, and facility staff. Work is performed on carpeted and tiled floors. There will be a considerable amount of walking to various parts of the facility. Duties may require some amount of physical fitness with regard to personal protection and assisting staff in the restraint of a resident.