JOB SUMMARY :
Provide crisis de-escalation to children and families, in the community. Provide short-term and intensive case management services for up to 8 weeks following the initial crisis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Deliver Crisis Response Services according to the schedule prepared by his / her Supervisor, and provide specific services and interventions for up to 72 hours as specified by his / her Supervisor
- Provide clinical interventions to children and families in crisis following the Child Behavioral Health Services Model and Protocols
- Comply with the Child Behavioral Health Services reporting requirements within the time constraints established
- Achieve certification in utilizing the Crisis Assessment Tool (CAT) and the Individual Crisis Plan (ICP)
- Complete an initial assessment of the client’s needs based on program requirements and develop an ICP
- Provide accurate and timely documentation of treatment provided to assigned clients and their families to assure a quality record
- Successfully engage and relate effectively with clients, family, community representatives, outside agencies and other referral sources
- Provide back-up on a needed basis to Family Intervention Specialist and Family Support Workers when other crisis teams are unavailable
- Report directly to and be supervised by the Program Coordinator and / or Program Supervisor.
- Seek and use supervision in a professional fashion.
- Carry out job responsibilities in keeping with contractual requirements
- Learn and use the Absolute and Anasazi Software programs that are used by the State system
- Strive to implement the best practices currently in the field
- Comply with all Council on Accreditation Standards of Catholic Charities
- Attend staff meetings; work cooperatively with staff; participate with all team assignments established by supervisor;
serve on professional committees as required by administration
Provide additional services as assigned by supervisor
Position Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- Bachelor’s degree in human behavioral science, such as social work, psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling and child development.
- A strong commitment to families and children.
- At least one year of experience (three years preferred) providing crisis treatment services to children / teens / families.
- Bilingual English / Spanish a plus
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED : Valid driver’s license
Exempt / Non-Exempt Exempt Weekly Work Hours 40 Proposed Salary $52,000 / annually ScheduleVaried
This position is currently accepting applications.
30+ days ago